Gambling, protection rackets, prostitution ... now the mob does tomatoes?

An Italian television presenter has infuriated government ministers by telling viewers to boycott one of Italy's most famous varieties of tomatoes, claiming the mafia has taken over the trade and pushed up prices.

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Source: The Advocate

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