Skorpion submachine gun found in Palermo bar owner’s house

Last Updated: November 15, 2023

Giuseppe D’Amore, arrested in the investigation of the Resuttana mafia in Palermo, was found with a Skorpion submachine gun and ammunition in his bar. Investigators are looking into whether the weapon was part of the mafia’s arsenal. D’Amore is believed to have been a crucial communication link for the mafia and to have met with high-ranking members of the organization. The investigation is being coordinated by the prosecutor Maurizio de Lucia and his team.