The Mafia in Italy seems to have been around for ever. It is part of Italian History.
It is also something that fascinates travellers who visit Italy thanks to the Godfather Trilogy starring Marlon Brando, Robert Deniro, Al Pacino & Co.
With the arrest of Bernardo Provenzano,The Boss of The Sicilian Mafia last month which made news headlines around the World, I think it would be an idea to include something on The various mafia groups that operate in Italy.
I have read in various Discussion Boards for travellers, Questions being asked by fellow travellers about the Dangers of The Mafia. Could i suggest something be mentioned to let the young travellers realize that the Mafia dont go after Tourists ?
Its a problem Italy have and it doesnt look like ending in the near future either.
As one of the senior investigative magistrates on the Anti-mafia team quotes : The long war between the Italian state and the Mafia is far from over.