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08/08/2013
Alleged Mafia Boss On-The-Run For 18 Years Arrested In London
A 64-year-old mafia boss, on the run for 18 years, has been arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police have said.
Domenico Rancadore is described by Italian police as the head of a crime family involved in extortion, racketeering and drug trafficking. He was wanted by Italian authorities in connection with his links to Cosa Nostra.
While on the run, Mr Rancadore was sentenced to seven years in jail for crimes in Italy between 1987 and 1995.
He was arrested on Wednesday by Metropolitan Police officers at an address in Manor Waye, Uxbridge, under a European Arrest Warrant which was issued in January 2012.
He will appear before Westminster magistrates later.
(MH/IT)
Domenico Rancadore is described by Italian police as the head of a crime family involved in extortion, racketeering and drug trafficking. He was wanted by Italian authorities in connection with his links to Cosa Nostra.
While on the run, Mr Rancadore was sentenced to seven years in jail for crimes in Italy between 1987 and 1995.
He was arrested on Wednesday by Metropolitan Police officers at an address in Manor Waye, Uxbridge, under a European Arrest Warrant which was issued in January 2012.
He will appear before Westminster magistrates later.
(MH/IT)
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