Dozens of fanatics arrested in Italy over alleged organized crime offenses

ROME, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of "ultras" fans with AC Milan and Inter Milan soccer clubs were targeted in a major operation in Italy on Monday for alleged organized crime offenses, according to local authorities.

Some 19 people were arrested overall, and variously charged for allegedly being involved in organized crime offenses, including extortion and assault "aggravated by mafia methods," Milan prosecutors said.