Apr 24 2008
Caruana was once deemed ‘man of honour’ in the Sicilian Cosa Nostra
A man once deemed to be ‘a man of honour’ in the Sicilian mafia was denied full parole as he continues to serve the lengthy sentence he received for his role in one of the biggest drug trafficking conspiracies investigated in Canada. Continue Reading »
Apr 23 2008
A prison governess who had an affair with a mafia inmate was among 23 people arrested yesterday in a drive against organised crime. Continue Reading »
Apr 23 2008
A horse’s head has been found outside the office of an Italian politician, in a scene reminiscent of The Godfather.
An anonymous call alerted police to the macabre discovery which outside deputy mayor Vincenzo Pomes’ office in Osturni, near Bari. Mr Pomes, a centre left politician, said: “There is no explanation for such a stupid act. Continue Reading »
Apr 21 2008
Palermo — Police on Monday arrested 20 suspected bodyguards accused of protecting the alleged Sicilian drug boss Angelo Galatolo from Italian security forces in the southern city of Palermo. Continue Reading »
Apr 21 2008
The arrest took place in a Benidorm hotel and the woman, named only as A.H. will appear in the National Court in Madrid shortly. Continue Reading »
Apr 19 2008
Former mob man Rocco Morelli is in town, but he’s not here as an enforcer.
The 48-year-old is visiting the Maritimes as a pastor and founder of the Rocco Morelli Ministries International. He has teamed up with Bridges of Canada founder Monty Lewis of Fredericton to reach into the lives and hearts of prison inmates. Continue Reading »
