# Carabinieri inspections in Sicily

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carabinieri-inspections-in-sicily
> Updated: 2026-09-21T17:18:14.000Z. Sources: 76. Developments: 2.

Division General Ubaldo Del Monaco, Commander of the Carabinieri Sicily Legion, has conducted a series of official visits to various stations across Sicily to oversee operational aspects and community engagement.

In late August, the General visited stations in Piraino and Sinagra. During these meetings, he emphasized the role of these stations as “presidi di legalità” (outposts of legality) and urged personnel to focus on crime prevention and the protection of vulnerable citizens.

In September, the visits expanded to San Vito Lo Capo and Pantelleria. In Pantelleria, the General met with Carabinieri, Forestale, and Air Force units, commending their operational results in border territories that serve as frequent migration routes.

## Claims

- Carabinieri del NAS conducted food safety inspections in Modena and the province of Palermo. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- An ethnic market in Modena was fined 1,000 euros due to inadequate hygiene, including dirt, cobwebs, and improper beverage storage. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A pizzeria in Bassa Modenese was fined 1,000 euros for hygiene issues, including the presence of flying insects in food preparation areas. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In Palermo, three fishmongers were closed, including one for operating illegally. (single source)
- Two gelaterias were inspected, resulting in one closure and one fine for lack of mandatory health registration. (single source)
- Total administrative fines issued during inspections in the Palermo province reached 34,000 euros. (single source)
- Police conducted a raid at the Ucciardone prison in Palermo, seizing 10 mobile phones and 350 grams of drugs including cocaine, hashish, and crack. (single source)
- The prison raid followed an incident where a drone carrying narcotics crashed onto a civilian balcony near the facility. (single source)
- Since the beginning of the year, the Guardia di Finanza in Caserta has arrested eight people and seized approximately two kilograms of drugs. (single source)
- In an operation in Piedimonte Matese, five people were arrested and 800 grams of narcotics were seized. (single source)
- Carabinieri in Naples arrested two youths, aged 17 and 19, after discovering over one kilogram of drugs on a scooter. (single source)
- The seized substance in Naples weighed 1.225 kilograms and was found in vacuum-sealed packages. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Corigliano-Rossano criminal family targeted in mafia extortion probe

Five members of a criminal family in Corigliano-Rossano face precautionary measures for mafia-style extortion targeting local farmers and businesses, allegedly directed from prison.

70 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carabinieri-del-nas-conduct-food-safety-inspections-in-modena-and-palermo

### 2026-08-27: General Ubaldo Del Monaco visits Carabinieri stations in Piraino and Sinagra

Carabinieri Sicily Legion Commander General Ubaldo Del Monaco visited the Piraino and Sinagra stations to review operations and emphasize the importance of local law enforcement presence.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/general-ubaldo-del-monaco-visits-carabinieri-stations-in-piraino-and-sinagra

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Cite as: Carabinieri inspections in Sicily. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/carabinieri-inspections-in-sicily