Giuseppe Palermo
Giuseppe Palermo, also known as Peppe, is a notorious Italian mafia leader who has recently been captured in Bogotá, Colombia, marking a significant victory in the global fight against organized crime. At 47 years old, Palermo was a key figure of the 'Ndrangheta, overseeing crucial operations related to the trafficking of cocaine from South America to Europe. He was wanted in 196 countries and was known for his expertise in maritime drug smuggling, as well as his role in maintaining the purity of the narcotics during transit. His arrest underscores Colombia's commitment to combating drug trafficking and highlights the extensive international cooperation involved in bringing high-profile criminals to justice.
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Giuseppe Palermo was another individual involved in drug trafficking who was captured in Bogotá.
Así se movía por Cali Federico Starnone, el fugitivo capo italiano capturado en un lujoso apartamento
Colombia· 2025-08-10
Giuseppe Palermo was captured in Bogotá a month ago during a major operation between Colombia and Italy.
Colômbia captura mafioso italiano 'comprador atacadista' de cocaína
Brazil· 2025-08-10
Giuseppe Palermo, also known as Peppe, was captured prior to the arrest of Federico Starnone.
Alias Fedi, el cabecilla de la mafia italiana capturado en Cali que usaba contenedores de fruta como fachada para enviar coca a ItaliaColombia· 2025-08-10
Giuseppe Palermo, alias 'Peppe', was captured in Bogotá as the main leader of the Italian mafia 'Ndrangheta for Latin America.
Capturan en Colombia a un capo italiano, tenía vinculos con narcos colombianos y ecuatorianos
Bolivia· 2025-08-10
Giuseppe Palermo, alias Peppe, is identified as the main coordinator of the Calabrian mafia 'Ndrangheta in Latin America.
piezas claves en la captura de capo italiano en BogotáColombia· 2025-07-12
Giuseppe Palermo was captured in Bogotá as a powerful Italian drug trafficker and head of the Ndrangheta mafia in Latin America.
'Don Queso' la empresa fachada del capo capturado en Bogotá, cabecilla de la mafia italColombia· 2025-07-12Giuseppe Palermo, alias Peppe, was the main leader of the Italian mafia 'Ndrangheta in Latin America.
cayó en Bogotá el máximo capo de la mafia italiana en América LatinaColombia· 2025-07-11