Palermo and ROS unit Carabinieri
police executed 27 arrest warrants early on Tuesday in an
operation targeting the Santa Maria di Gesù Mafia clan, sources
said.
The investigation that led to the operation uncovered the
leaders of the clan, who were nominated by the 'men of honour'
via a electoral system, the sources said.
The suspects are accused of crimes including mafia
association, extortion, conducting illegal gambling businesses,
drug trafficking and fraudulent asset transfers.
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