It is Antonio Ciavarello, 50 years old, son-in-law of the late mafia boss Totò Riina, the Italian arrested at dawn this morning by the Maltese police who executed a European arrest warrant.
This was reported by sources from the Maltese Ministry of the Interior.
After weeks of investigations, police surrounded Ciavarello's residence in Mosta before making the arrest.
The Maltese police executed a European arrest warrant issued by the Court of Brindisi on 24 January 2022.
Ciavarello, married to Concetta Riina, apparently took refuge in Malta in an attempt to escape a definitive prison sentence.
Appearing in court - local media add - the man confirmed his identity and expressed his consent to return to Italy.
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