Italy: Mafia arsenal included World War II bomb

Italy: Mafia arsenal included World War II bomb (AKI) - A World War II mortar shell was detonated on Friday after it was found in a weapons arsenal belonging to the Sicilian Mafia of jailed boss, Salvatore Lo Piccolo. The highly-explosive Italian-made 'Brixia' shell was used by the Italian military throughout World War II and was found in perfect condition.According to investigators, the shell ...