# Italian authorities revoke and suspend business licenses > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-authorities-revoke-and-suspend-business-licenses > Updated: 2026-10-27T11:52:43.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Italian law enforcement and prefectures have taken administrative actions against various businesses in response to criminal activity and public safety concerns. In Rosarno, a betting center has faced legal disputes following an anti-mafia injunction. Although the business entered voluntary judicial control in March 2025 to facilitate recovery through an appointed administrator, the police headquarters denied the establishment a new license. In Rome, authorities revoked the license of a bar on via Casilina following a weekend of violent incidents, including gunfire, an attempted sexual assault, and a completed sexual assault. Investigators are examining potential links between current management and previous owners with histories of license revocations. Further suspensions occurred in Biancavilla, where a bar was ordered to close for seven days after being identified as a frequent gathering place for individuals with criminal records related to drug trafficking and robbery. In Frascati, a bar near a public park had its license suspended for 10 days following the arrest of an individual for drug dealing and observations of drug exchanges occurring outside the premises. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Italian authorities suspend licenses for bars in Biancavilla and Frascati Italian police have suspended the licenses of bars in Biancavilla and Frascati due to their association with criminal activity, including drug trafficking and the frequent presence of known offenders. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-authorities-suspend-licenses-for-bars-in-biancavilla-and-frascati ### 2026-10-23: Italian authorities revoke licenses for businesses in Rosarno and Rome Authorities in Italy have taken action against two businesses: a betting center in Rosarno facing licensing disputes despite judicial oversight, and a Rome bar whose license was revoked following violence and a 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-authorities-revoke-licenses-for-businesses-in-rosarno-and-rome --- Cite as: Italian authorities revoke and suspend business licenses. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-authorities-revoke-and-suspend-business-licenses