Sicily cracks down on mafia-themed souvenirs

Characters from the movie “The Godfather” were depicted in magnets and ceramics, Italian news channel Sky TG24 reported.

The mob, also known as Cosa Nostra, still operates on the island – and has done so since at least the 19th century.

The ban on souvenir shops is the latest in a series of moves to limit the destination’s links to the Mafia.

In 2023, the regional government ordered ferries that dock around Sicily to stop selling mafia-themed merchandise in their on-board gift shops.

Alessandro Aricò, the councilor in charge of transport and infrastructure, also ordered the island’s airports to stop supplying these souvenirs to combat negative stereotypes, according to local newspaper La Sicilia.

Fines can be issued if local police find items believed to be of interest to the mob.

Business Insider reached out to Agrigento’s mayor, Francesco Miccichè, and councilor Alessandro Aricò for comment, but did not immediately hear back.