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Italian police recently arrested its most-wanted organized crime leader after chasing him for 30 years.
Mafia
Matteo Denaro was captured at a medical center while seeking treatment. He was the top boss of the Sicilian Mafia and faces years in prison for many murders.
The Mafia is an organized group of criminals operating in Italy and the United States. It is known for its cruel behavioral code. But a mafia can describe any secretive group that uses crime, power, and influence for control.
*This article has been edited and reprinted from VOA Learning English with permission from Voice of America (VOA) for use in English language materials.
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