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Italy Police conduct nationwide operation against youth crime
The Italian State Police, coordinated by the Servizio Centrale Operativo, have concluded a massive two-week judicial police operation across the country targeting youth crime. The initiative involved thousands of officers from 106 mobile squads and crime prevention units, focusing on areas associated with drug trafficking and nightlife.
During the operation, authorities checked 236,138 young people, including 23,060 minors. The crackdown resulted in 644 arrests, consisting of 575 adults and 69 minors. Additionally, 1,695 individuals were reported for offenses such as receiving stolen goods, possession of weapons, and drug trafficking.
Significant seizures included 69.4 kg of cocaine, 174.8 kg of cannabinoids, and 328.44 g of heroin. Law enforcement also confiscated 28 firearms, 210 bladed weapons, and various objects intended to cause harm, such as baseball bats. Investigators monitored over 1,100 social media profiles to track criminal activities and incitement to violence.
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Avellino · Aversa · Carabinieri · Chiusano di San Domenico · Digos · Italian State Police · Italy · Naples · Polizia Locale di Bari · Polizia di Stato · Servizio Centrale Operativo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A large-scale operation in Taranto identified 19 suspects for drug dealing and attempted murder. ameve.eu
- [● 4 SOURCES] The State Police conducted a nationwide operation against youth crime involving 106 mobile squads. ilnuovoonline.it · www.lacronaca24.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.reportdifesa.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The youth crime operation led to the seizure of 244 kilograms of narcotics. quotidianodifoggia.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Police checked 236,138 young people during the youth crime operation. www.elivebrescia.tv · www.lacronaca24.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.reportdifesa.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] Digos and Postal Police conducted 60 searches in 23 cities regarding incitement to violence on social media. www.sardegnagol.eu · www.ilfogliettone.it · www.versiliatoday.it · www.lastampa.it · www.anteprima24.it · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Seized items in the protest investigation included replica guns, blunt objects, and disguises. www.sardegnagol.eu · www.ilfogliettone.it · www.anteprima24.it
- [● 9 SOURCES] The youth crime operation resulted in 644 arrests and 1,695 denunciations. www.elivebrescia.tv · www.lacronaca24.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.reportdifesa.it · www.brundisium.net · +4 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thirteen members of the security forces were injured during recent demonstrations.
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Italian State Police conducted a nationwide operation against youth crime over a two-week period. www.abruzzoindependent.it · www.abruzzonews.eu · www.gazzettadisiena.it · www.liguria2000news.it · www.livingcesenatico.it · +10 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Police seized 69.4 kg of cocaine and 174.8 kg of cannabinoids. www.abruzzoindependent.it · www.abruzzonews.eu · www.liguria2000news.it · www.ilcittadinomb.it · www.periodicodaily.com · +8 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Authorities seized 269,863 euros in cash. www.abruzzoindependent.it · www.abruzzonews.eu · www.livingcesenatico.it · www.wltv.it · www.lavocedivenezia.it
- [● 14 SOURCES] Over 236,000 young people were checked during the operation. www.abruzzoindependent.it · www.abruzzonews.eu · www.gazzettadisiena.it · www.liguria2000news.it · www.livingcesenatico.it · +9 more