Mafia Boss Matteo Messina Denaro arrested
One of the most important mafia bosses in Italy was arrested, bringing justice to many civilians
The attorney of Palermo Maurizio De Lucia said, “The mafia is not defeated, and it would be a severe mistake to think it.”
After 30 years of being wanted, Italian mafia leader Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, on Jan. 15, 2023.
Messina Denaro is a leader in the mafia who was involved in the murder of two judges: Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino. Both lost their lives in 1992. Denaro was also involved in the terrorist attacks that took place in Milan, Florence, and Rome during 1993.
An operation group in Italy (Reparto Operativo Speciale) was in charge of the search for Messina Denaro. He was arrested when spotted in an oncological private clinic in Palermo, Sicily where he passed under the identity of an individual named Andrea Bonafede. Denaro did not resist his arrest by an officer of the Italian Armed Forces.
After such a memorable moment, head of the Italian State Sergio Mattarella congratulated the Italian Armed Forces for the bravery of the arrest.
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Skylar Whalen • Mar 31, 2023 at 8:04 am
I’m surprised Messina Denaro didn’t resist arrest since he was wanted for 30 years.
Angel Villalobos-Rivera • Mar 31, 2023 at 8:04 am
Free my boy he ain’t do nothing
Lars • Mar 31, 2023 at 8:04 am
This is awesome news for Italy for sure! This justice must be so refreshing for anybody in Italy.