Antonino Calderone
Italian mobster affiliated with Sicilian Mafia
Born
October 24th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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Affiliated with the Sicilian Mafia, engaged in organized crime activities primarily in Sicily and other regions of Italy. Involvement in criminal enterprises included drug trafficking and extortion. Became a significant figure in the Mafia hierarchy, leading to participation in various illicit operations. Cooperated with law enforcement during the 1990s, providing insights into Mafia operations and structure, which contributed to the understanding of organized crime networks.
Testified against key Mafia figures
Involvement in extensive drug trafficking
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