Mafia suspect found dead in cell
Police say alleged Mafia leader hanged himself hours after being arrested.
Published On 17 Dec 2008
Provenzano’s heir apparent, Salvatore Lo Piccolo, was apprehended in 2007.
About 1,200 police, backed by helicopters and anti-drug units, carried out the latest round of arrests.
Lo Presti and the other suspects were accused of crimes including extortion, trafficking of arms and drugs and having Mafia links.
Source: News Agencies