Italian authorities in Sicily made numerous arrests of Mafia suspects on Tuesday, as part of a continuing effort to dismantle the organized crime group. Interior Minister Giuliano Amato stated that the government's actions are making a significant impact in Sicily, disrupting the criminal clans. Among the 70 individuals being arrested is Enzo Santapaola, the son of a notorious mob boss in Catania, Benedetto "Nitto" Santapaola. The suspects are facing charges of extortion, drug trafficking, and other offenses. This operation is the latest in a series of crackdowns on the Sicilian Mafia, including the recent capture of Salvatore Lo Piccolo, the "boss of bosses," who had been evading authorities for nearly 25 years. Judges think that Lo Piccolo took control of the Cosa Nostra after Bernardo Provenzano was caught in 2006. Another significant Mafia boss, who was among Italy's top 30 most wanted criminals, was fatally shot by police on Monday while attempting to evade arrest.