BUENOS AIRES- Mafia boss Pantaleone Mancusa has been arrested in Argentina and will shortly be extradited to Italy, Argentinian police announced.

Mancusa, 53, was arrested at the Brazilian border attempting to enter the country with false documents and 100 thousand euros in cash on his person. Originally from Limbadi, Calabria, he is wanted by the Italian authorities on suspicion of mafia associations and two counts of attempted murder.