Nicola Amoroso, 37, has been captured in Germany, nicknamed Cola tri piedi, who has been wanted since last July. One of the most important fugitives in Italy and member of the Italian Crime Syndicate COSA NOSTRA, was arrested in Biebesheim (Germany).
The dangerous fugitive was wanted by the Italian authorities because of his involvement in several crimes and because of his mafia affiliation (belonging to the Scalisi clan - Criminal organization of the mafia family Laudani of Catania). The arrest is the result of a fruitful exchange of information between Europol, the Italian and German police and it represents the first result of the 'Eurosearch' project, initiated by the Central Operations Service, which locate and captures dangerous mafia fugitives targets in Europe. Europol supported the investigation by providing analytical and operational support and by organising a dedicated operational meeting at its headquarter in The Hague.