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By Alvise Armellini
ROME (Reuters) – Matteo Messina Denaro, a brutal Sicilian Mafia boss who was Italy’s most wanted criminal before his capture on Monday, had been on the run for 30 years. Here are some key facts about his arrest and what it means:
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