I glanced around at the various Mafia figures, wondering if they had killed anybody.

Therefore, there was no alternative to fight against these mafia figures and political brokers.

Now we have stakeouts on every known Mafia figure in the area.

Later, he said, he paid $1,000 a week to a major Mafia figure in exchange for protection.

The televised hearings of the committee showed the extent to which Mafia figures had received special treatment from government officials.

As the investigation continues to unfold, information is revealed that could lead to the arrest of a major mafia figure.

The politician is said to frequent known hang-outs of Mafia figures.

Some names attributed to Mafia figures are more fanciful than factual.

A key Mafia figure is now collaborating with police in gathering evidence against the criminal organisation's leaders.

He said that such witnesses were a "necessary evil," because only those who had been Mafia figures knew what went on in that world.