Cosa Nostra: Sicily under control of the mafia despite brave entrepreneurs!

Cosa Nostra: Sicily under control of the mafia despite brave entrepreneurs!

A massive anti-mafia raid in Palermo led to the arrest of several hundred suspects. The operation, which was part of a comprehensive plan to combat organized crime, aimed to weaken the structures of the Cosa Nostra. According to the report of vienna.at , the investigators have collected information about the criminal activities and protection of the mafia and initiated the procedure in a coordinated operation. The raid is a sign that the authorities are determined to reduce the power of the mafia in Sicily.

Cosa nostra: background information

The Cosa Nostra, which has established itself in Sicily since the 19th century, is currently estimated at around 5,500 members. The criminal organization is not only known for blackmail and drug trafficking, but also interferes in political affairs and influences elections through corruption and intimidation. According to detailed information in Wikipedia she operates especially in West Sicily, especially in cities such as Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento. Despite years of prosecution, the mafia has repeatedly regenerated in different forms; Their structure resembles a network of independent groups, mostly known as "families", which compete for influence in their respective territory.

The raid is in the context of a long history of the mafia and its repeated efforts to control society through blackmail and violence and to engage in the everyday life of people. The ongoing efforts of the Italian authorities to keep the crime in chess are essential to combat the grown power of the Cosa Nostra and to restore the trust of citizens in law and order. The public is excited to see what further steps the authorities will take to finally defeat the mafia.