Sicilian Car Rental Company Linked to Malta Hit by Second Mafia Arson Attack
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In brief
- Sicily by Car, the parent company of a Maltese car rental franchise, has been targeted by a second mafia arson attack in Palermo.
- The latest incident involved Cosa Nostra criminals torching nine cars and two vans at the company's main depot.
- The Maltese franchise operates from Malta International Airport and holds contracts with Transport Malta and LESA.
Sicily by Car, the parent company of a car rental franchise operating in Malta, has been hit by a second mafia arson attack in Palermo, Sicily. The latest incident saw Cosa Nostra criminals torch nine cars and two vans at the company's main depot.
Newsbook reported that this is the second such arson attack in two weeks. Lovin Malta also reported on the incident, noting that the Sicilian parent company has been targeted by a series of violent attacks in recent months, with the latest occurring on Thursday night at its headquarters in Palermo's San Lorenzo district.
The Maltese franchise of Sicily by Car operates out of Malta International Airport. It also holds contracts with local entities, including Transport Malta and LESA.
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Low media divide. Both Newsbook and Lovin Malta reported on the mafia attacks on Sicily by Car, providing consistent details about the incidents and the company's links to Malta.