Mafia Trapani: Custody order for Vito Mazzara also cancelled

Last Updated: November 15, 2023

The Re-examination Court of Palermo, upon the request of lawyer Salvatore Galluffo, has annulled the detention order against Vito Mazzara, 75 years old, involved in the anti-mafia operation Scialandro. Yesterday, the order for Andrea Maurizio Buzzitta was also annulled. 21 people are being investigated in the operation, including former deputy mayor Carlo Guarano, while the former mayor, an ex-councilor, and an ex-assessor are under investigation but at large. Giuseppe Maranzano, 59 years old, was also recently released by the Palermo court.