In a coordinated international effort, ten individuals linked to the Gambino crime family were arrested today in New York City, with parallel arrests in Italy targeting Sicilian mafia associates. The operation, a collaboration between the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice, and Italian law enforcement, dismantled a criminal network accused of extortion, racketeering, and union-related corruption.
The suspects, including reputed Gambino captain Joseph “Joe Brooklyn” Lanni, used intimidation and violence to dominate the waste management and demolition industries in New York City. Methods included threats with baseball bats, setting fires, and physical assaults to extract payments from businesses. One shocking incident involved a brutal hammer attack on an employee during a business dispute.
These arrests are part of an ongoing effort to disrupt traditional mafia operations and their attempts to infiltrate legitimate industries. Prosecutors highlighted the significance of international cooperation, noting the involvement of Sicilian mafia members and the importance of joint investigations between U.S. and Italian authorities.
