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Thirteen Camorristi Charged In 1989 Massacre

Italian police have arrested thirteen suspected members from the Aprea and Sarno clans of the Camorra or Neapolitan Mafia for their alleged roles in a 1989 massacre outside the Sayonara bar in Naples which killed six and injured three others including a child as reported by Adnkronos:  "Ciro Sarno, who is said to have ordered the hit, turned state's evidence and incriminated those arrested Tuesday."

Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves

In Naples, Italy three sisters – Lena, Giuseppina and Patrizia Aprea – have been charged with leading a powerful Camorra or Neapolitan Mafia clan following the imprisonment of their brother Vincenzo, and officials allege "Lena took the role of the clan's 'official' spokesman with other crime families; Giuseppina took care of cash flow and Mafiosi paychecks, and Patrizia handled the family's books" as reported by UPI. The three sisters were arrested with thirteen other suspected members and associates from the Aprea clan, and the defendants variously have been charged with murder, drug trafficking, mafia association and other crimes. Video

Reputed Camorra Boss Apprehended

In Italy police have arrested Vincenzo Acanfora who is the reputed boss of the Aprea clan from the Camorra or Neapolitan Mafia as reported by AKI:

The 46-year-old boss was sentenced to nine years in prison for weapons possession and mafia extortion in 2007 but went on the run. He was also sentenced to two years' house arrest for being an habitual offender. Acanfora allegedly operates in the eastern part of Naples and was considered one of the top 100 most dangerous fugitives in Italy.

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