According to the information, as a result of the operation carried out by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate and the Carabinieri command of Caltanissetta, a criminal group extended to other regions of the country, particularly in an area around northern Milan, was dismantled.

Those arrested will be charged with mafia association, murder, extortion, drug trafficking and arms possession, all aggravated by using mafia method, the sources informed.

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