An 80-year-old man suspected
of being the new Cosa Nostra head was among dozens detained on
Tuesday in a big bust targeting the Sicilian Mafia, sources
said.
Settimino Mineo, who is 'officially' a jeweler, was allegedly
designated the new head of the criminal organization following
the death of boss-of-bosses Totò Riina in 2017.
Investigators suspect that Mineo was selected thanks to the
reconstruction of the 'cupola' of senior mobsters, a sign that
the organization wanted to go back to having a single command
structure, as the bosses had not met for some time.
Mineo was detained by Carabinieri police after Palermo
prosecutors issued warrants for 46 people to be held.
The suspects are accused of crimes including mafia
association and aggravated extortion.
Mineo was sentenced to five years in prison in a huge case
pursued by slain anti-mafia magistrate Giovanni Falcone.
He was arrested again 12 years ago but then released after
serving an 11-year-term.
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