October 23, 1993

In an effort to curb the rising power of organized crime, the Italian police arrested Salvatore Riina, one of the most powerful Mafia bosses in Sicily.

Palermo, Italy | Italian Police

Watercolor painting based depiction of In an effort to curb the rising power of organized crime, the Italian police arrested Salvatore Riina, one of the most powerful Mafia bosses in Sicily. (1993)

There seems to be some confusion regarding the date of Salvatore Riina’s arrest. Salvatore Riina, a notorious Mafia boss, was actually captured earlier on January 15, 1993. October 23, 1993, does not correspond with this specific event. If you would like information on Riina’s arrest or another historical event from a specific date, please let me know.

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