# Italian police anti-crime operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-police-anticrime-operations > Updated: 2026-08-13T04:03:30.000Z. Sources: 291. Developments: 4. By mid-August 2026, Italian law enforcement continued widespread operations targeting drug trafficking, organized fraud, and public safety violations. In Rome, Carabinieri and State Police conducted raids in the Esquilino, Pigneto, and Tor Bella Monaca areas, dismantling drug distribution networks and making arrests for theft and robbery, including a violent gold chain snatching from a tourist. Authorities also addressed diverse criminal activities, such as a “fake Carabiniere” scam in Torrimpietra and organized phone fraud targeting the elderly in Naples. Other reported incidents included sexual assault on a bus traveling between Napoli and Pescara, robberies at Roma Termini and in Bologna, and sexual harassment involving a minor in Catania. In Ceglie Messapica, an individual was arrested for setting fire to olive groves, while the Rome Tribunal ordered the seizure of structures at Parco Caracalla for archaeological and landscape violations. Drug and weapons enforcement remained a priority. In Sicily, the Guardia di Finanza seized 11 kg of cocaine in Ispica, an operation estimated to have disrupted a trade worth approximately 2 million euros. In Palagonia, Carabinieri seized 17 kg of drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, which were found in buried safes. Other narcotics-related arrests included a 15-year-old in Vigevano for possession of hashish and cocaine, a 33-year-old in Fino Mornasco for drug possession in a forest, and a 47-year-old in Casapesenna caught operating a marijuana greenhouse. In Casal di Principe, a 20-year-old was arrested for possessing illegal firearms and ammunition hidden in a roof cavity. Additionally, an entrepreneur in Palermo faced a 1.6 million euro seizure related to fraudulent building bonuses, and authorities in Cosenza arrested individuals for extortion and threats regarding property rentals. Recent operations also included the seizure of over 350 grams of cocaine in Taranto and an arrest in Policoro for sexual assault on a beach. ## Claims - Carabinieri arrested a 26-year-old man in Valdarno. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Arezzo Prosecutor's Office requested a precautionary detention order. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The suspect is accused of one aggravated theft and one attempted aggravated theft. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The group targeted kiosks, markets, and appliance stores. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The suspects used various objects to smash glass storefronts to gain entry. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The group members rotated roles between breaking into premises and acting as lookouts. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 26-year-old suspect, originally from Eastern Europe, was previously arrested in June for a robbery in Montevarchi. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The suspect allegedly worked with a 35-year-old and a 21-year-old who were previously arrested. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A pensioner in Val Bormida lost approximately 17,000 euros to a cryptocurrency investment scam. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The scammers contacted the victim via telephone and email, posing as financial promoters. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The stolen funds were transferred to a bank account based in Malta. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Two individuals residing in Calabria and Emilia-Romagna are under investigation for fraud. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Italy law enforcement conducts widespread drug and crime raids Italian law enforcement conducted widespread operations resulting in numerous arrests for drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession, extortion, and multi-million euro construction tax fraud. 82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-conduct-drug-seizures-and-arrests-in-biella-and-palermo ### 2026-08-08: Italy law enforcement conducts widespread operations against crime Italian law enforcement has carried out numerous operations across the country, resulting in arrests for drug trafficking, organized fraud against the elderly, theft, and various violent crimes. 175 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carabinieri-conduct-security-and-traffic-operations-in-catania ### 2026-08-06: Italy law enforcement conducts widespread crackdown on crime Italian police and Carabinieri conducted widespread operations across the country, resulting in multiple arrests for drug trafficking, theft, illegal weapon possession, and various public order offenses. 134 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mineo-fruit-theft-leads-to-aggravated-threat-charge-and-gun-seizure ### 2026-08-01: Italian police resolve knife barricade and drug seizure incidents Italian police handled a knife‑barricade in Salerno and a drug seizure in Torre Lapillo, showcasing coordinated emergency response and law‑enforcement actions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-resolve-knife-barricade-and-drug-seizure-incidents --- Cite as: Italian police anti-crime operations. 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