Matteo Denaro, the ruthless Italian mafia lord, has even claimed that he has killed so many people that his graveyards are full. He loves to wear designer clothes from luxury brands that are well designed, likes to wear expensive sunglasses, Rolex watches, eat luxury meals, and loves playing video games. This is what investigators know, but the only information that officials haven’t been able to find for 30 years is ‘where is he hiding?’.
But on Monday, January 16, the 30-year chase came to an end when the authorities were able to arrest ‘Matteo Denaro’, the most wanted Italian mafia lord at a private clinic in Palermo, the capital city of Sicily. After the officer received information that Matteo was treated for cancer in this hospital. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew straight to the scene of the accident immediately after hearing the news of the arrest. He also said “Today is a day of celebration. We can continue to tell our children that the Mafia can be overthrown.”
Matteo Messina Denaro was born in Castelvetrano, Southwestern Sicily, 1962, where his father was also a member of the mafia. Matteo grew up and followed in his father’s footsteps. It wasn’t until the age of fifteen that he started holding a gun for the first time. Police believe he started his first murder when he was 18.
After more than 30 years of chasing, Matteo Denaro, the Italian mafia godfather, was finally arrested. His arrest has been celebrated all over the world, as it marks an important milestone in the fight against organized crime. It is also seen as a symbol of hope for the people of Sicily, who have been affected by the mafia for many years.
