Italian police have arrested four individuals suspected of orchestrating a bomb attack in October that targeted Sigfrido Ranucci, a journalist known for his investigations into corruption and the mafia. The explosion occurred in Pomezia, near Rome, destroying two of Ranucci’s cars. At the time, Ranucci had just returned home, and his daughter had passed by the area shortly before the blast. Ranucci, who has been under police protection since 2021, captured footage of the aftermath, showing the wreckage. The suspects, detained near Naples, are accused of using explosive devices and employing mafia-style methods. Three are in pre-trial detention, while one is under house arrest. The investigation, led by Rome’s anti-mafia prosecutor’s office, is ongoing, with authorities examining surveillance footage and phone records. The attack coincided with the anniversary of the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Investigators believe the suspects acted on orders from unidentified masterminds who provided them with resources and escape plans.
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Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
