Police arrest eight for attempted murder in south Italy

(AGI) Matera, June 30 - Eight people were arrested on chargesof attempted murder, attempted extortion and illegal possessionof explosive material and weapons in Matera, southern Italy."Investigations were begun in July 2013 and supported bytechnical activities that made it possible to gather seriousevidence against a criminal gang of mobsters from the Tarantoarea," said police. . .