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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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