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Jagajeet Chiba
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Italian military police, the Carabinieri, have arrested 42 suspected mafia members in the Southern part of the country, it was revealed on Tuesday. The individuals are accused of extorting tens of thousands of euros from businesses.
Homes in 11 provinces were raided as a result of the investigation with the syndicate based out of the village of Casal di Principe near Naples.
Operators of slot machines and online gambling are alleged to have been extorted out of 100,000 euros monthly, the Carabinieri claimed.
A bunker was also discovered during the investigation that allegedly housed fugitive mobsters.
Charges include extortion, illegal possession of weapons and mafia association.
- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com
