Sicilian mafia

More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at "dismantling" the mob in the Palermo.

The suspects, arrested on racketeering and other charges, are allegedly part of the Gambino crime family.

Italian police have discovered a bunker used by Matteo Messina Denaro following his arrest on Tuesday.

Dutch police thought he was the head of the Sicilian mafia who has been on the run for decades.

Dutch police thought he was head of the Sicilian mafia who has been on the run for nearly 30 years.

Italy has reduced the Sicilian Mafia's violence, but it still wields power in crime and business.

Dubbed the "people slayer", Giovanni Brusca has confessed to his role in more than 100 killings.