Italian crackdown on baby gangs, mafia, child abuse

Timeline

1. 13 days ago

   [CRIME] 37 sources

   Italian police seize 200,000 child‑abuse files and arrest six suspects

   Italian police seized over 200,000 child‑abuse files and arrested six men in Milan, Lodi, Como and Naples during the coordinated “Iris” operation.

2. 13 days ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Gela, Italy intensifies crime crackdown with security operation and attempted‑murder trial

   Gela sees a praised anti‑theft police operation and an appeal court review of an attempted‑murder case involving the Pisano family, with new financial evidence under scrutiny.

3. 14 days ago

   [CRIME] 159 sources

   Italy clamps down on baby gangs with 539 arrests nationwide

   Italy’s police arrested 539 members of baby gangs in 44 provinces, seized 700 kg of drugs and recorded 954 denunciations in a nationwide crackdown.

4. 15 days ago

   [CRIME] 11 sources

   Italian officials intensify crackdown on illegal waste dumping and beach occupations

   Italian authorities carried out multiple enforcement actions, fining waste dumpers in Benevento, seizing illegal discharge sites in Otranto, and confiscating unauthorized beach equipment and gear along several

5. 15 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Italian Carabinieri seize illegal waste sites in Isola del Liri and Taranto

   Carabinieri seized illegal waste sites in Isola del Liri and Taranto, arresting two people and confiscating hazardous materials and a large livestock complex amid labor abuse and environmental violation probes.

6. 15 days ago

   [CRIME] 5 sources

   Catania Police Arrest 59-Year-Old After Attempted Car Arson

   Catania police arrested a 59‑year‑old who attempted to burn a neighbour’s car on Viale Moncada using gasoline and a lighter; officers quickly extinguished the flames and detained him on arson charges.

7. 15 days ago

   [CRIME] 7 sources

   Italian Carabinieri Ramp Up Nighttime Checks in Casalasco and Concordia After Crans-Montana Tragedy

   Italian Carabinieri conducted large‑scale night checks in Casalasco and a joint inspection in Concordia, arresting a repeat offender, issuing safety‑violation fines and seizing expired food, actions spurred by

8. 15 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Italian authorities seize illegal camping resort in Gallipoli, Salento

   Guardia di Finanza seized an 8,000 m² illegal camping resort in Padula Bianca, Gallipoli, referring two people to court for building and heritage code violations.

9. 15 days ago

   [CRIME] 5 sources

   Gaeta robbery chase ends with arrests after high‑speed pursuit

   Police and Carabinieri arrested one suspect and charged five others after a July 17 robbery in Gaeta led to a high‑speed chase to Carano, where a suspect brandished a knife before being detained.

10. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Mario Adinolfi Remains Under House Arrest in Italy

    Former MP Mario Adinolfi stays under house arrest after fraud charges over a €5 million betting scheme; a court denied his request for release.

11. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senator Umberto Fusco pushes for stronger security measures in Viterbo

    Senator Umberto Fusco met Viterbo’s prefect, urging tighter security and territorial control to curb noise, disorder and urban decay.

12. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Sicily police crackdown issues 606 fines, seizes 100 vehicles and arrests arson and drug suspects

    Sicily police issued 606 fines, seized about 100 uninsured vehicles and tackled illegal dumping in Misterbianco, while Carabinieri arrested suspects for arson, drug trafficking and illegal weapons in Catania.

13. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Alassio launches anti‑counterfeit campaign and police seizures

    Alassio’s anti‑counterfeit campaign, backed by local police and business groups, has seized ten illegal batches this summer, highlighting efforts to curb counterfeit trade.

14. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    672 grams of cannabis seized on public bus in Piazza Armerina, Italy

    Police halted a bus between Catania and Piazza Armerina, finding 672 g of cannabis and arresting a passenger for drug trafficking; the case is under investigation.

15. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian generals visit Carabinieri units in Ladispoli and Sicily

    Generals Aldo Iacobelli and Luciano Portolano toured Carabinieri stations in Ladispoli and across Sicily, emphasizing citizen security and cooperation with local authorities.

16. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian towns push for stronger security in historic centers

    Sciacca proposes coordinated private security for nightlife, while Aversa seeks army patrols under “Strade Sicure” to curb night‑time disorder in historic centres.

17. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Italian finance police seize 15 t of Portuguese clams, arrest mafia-linked trader

    Italian finance police seized over 15 t of Portuguese clams sold as Italian, using false documents, and placed a mafia‑linked trader under house arrest.

18. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Campania faces road closure and rail service disruptions after accidents

    Road 700 near Caserta closed after a vehicle collision and the Napoli‑Sorrento rail line halted due to a fault and fire, disrupting Campania transport on July 15‑16, 2026.

19. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 31 sources

    Italian municipalities step up police checks on waste, illegal vending and public decoro

    Italian municipalities and Carabinieri have launched widespread checks on waste dumping, illegal beach vending, environmental violations and public decoro, issuing fines and seizing goods in towns from Castrovi

20. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Northern Italy provinces demand tougher action on illegal drifting gatherings

    Italian deputies and northern provinces push for stricter laws and better coordination to stop illegal drifting events that have injured police and endangered civilians.

21. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian Carabinieri crackdown on illegal music events and safety violations in Aquino and Gubbio

    Italian Carabinieri charged a venue manager and DJ in Aquino for an unauthorized, loud music event and conducted extensive safety checks in Gubbio, revoking licences, citing a drunk driver and seizing personal‑

22. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources

    Italian municipalities report traffic hazards, thefts and crime sprees

    Italian towns report speeding hazards, traffic light failures, road accidents, thefts, a drug bust and a service‑station robbery, prompting local petitions and police actions.

23. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Italian finance police seize rental boats with illegal engines

    Italian finance police inspected tourist‑rental boats on Lakes Garda, Iseo and Maggiore, seized nine vessels with illegally boosted engines and levied fines over €35,000 for safety violations.

24. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police name suspect in Bari hospital-area arson amid regional fire attacks

    Police in Bari named a suspect for two hospital‑area arsons; a kiosk fire in Villapiana Lido is under investigation, with both incidents linked to recent regional arson attacks.

25. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 27 sources

    Palermo crackdown dismantles Kalashnikov mafia gang, dozens arrested

    Palermo’s Carabinieri seized the Kalashnikov mafia gang, arresting up to 22 suspects for extortion, drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession, with inmate Salvatore Verga alleged to have directed attacks

26. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Italian Carabinieri chief Luongo lauds Palermo arrests of 22 suspects

    Carabinieri chief Luongo praised the arrest of 22 suspects in Palermo and, a day earlier, awarded five officers for the “Balteus” operation that broke a local criminal network.

27. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 28 sources

    Rome police evict anarchist Bencivenga centre after re‑occupation

    Rome police used drones, armored units and K‑9 teams to evict 60 anarchists from the Bencivenga centre after a night‑time re‑occupation, detaining two suspects and returning the building to the municipality.

28. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources

    Mario Adinolfi denies fraud amid house‑arrest hearing on collective betting case

    Mario Adinolfi, leader of Popolo della Famiglia, faces house arrest on fraud and tax‑evasion charges tied to a collective betting scheme; he denies wrongdoing, saying he only acted as a player and has returned,

29. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Italian police step up road safety checks in Sicily and Aosta

    Italian police conducted intensive road‑safety checks in Sicily and Aosta, issuing fines for traffic offences, tackling drunk driving and drug possession, with further checks planned.

30. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Crotone police launch widespread checks and enforce restraining order in abuse case

    Crotone police carried out extensive checks, identifying hundreds and issuing fines, while enforcing a restraining order against a man accused of abusing his mother and sister.

31. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police seize marijuana and weapons from teenagers in Lombardy

    Lombardy police arrested two teens for possessing marijuana (88 g) and illegal knives during routine checks, charging them with drug trafficking and weapon offences.

32. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Catania police arrest two men for house‑arrest breaches, seizing marijuana

    Catania police arrested a 52‑year‑old who broke house arrest and was found with half a kilo of marijuana, and a 33‑year‑old who also breached house arrest after a family dispute.

33. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Carabinieri crackdown in Artena and Colleferro area leads to arrest and seven charges

    Carabinieri’s 48‑hour operation in Artena, Colleferro and nearby towns led to one arrest for financial crimes, seven denunciations, multiple drug seizures and charges for electricity theft and drunk driving.

34. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Carabinieri conduct road checkpoints in Camporotondo Etneo and San Pietro Clarenza, issue fines over €2,600

    Carabinieri road checks in Camporotondo Etneo and San Pietro Clarenza fined drivers over €2,600 and charged a 24‑year‑old for licence‑less driving and marijuana possession; checks will continue.

35. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian prisons seize record contraband of phones, drugs and drones

    Italian prisons seized large amounts of contraband – phones, drugs and drones – prompting unions to praise staff efforts and demand more resources amid rising smuggling sophistication.

36. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police crack down on illegal beach rentals and counterfeit goods on the coast

    Italian police seized illegal beach equipment in Castellammare di Stabia and counterfeit luxury goods in Jesolo, imposing fines and criminal seizures in a coordinated crackdown on coastal illicit commerce.

37. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Trapani prison thwarts drug and phone smuggling attempt

    Prison police stopped two men from throwing contraband‑filled packages into Trapani’s Pietro Cerulli prison; officials and the UIL union praised the operation amid staffing challenges.

38. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    23-year-old arrested in Reggio Emilia after large drug seizure

    Reggio Emilia police seized over 500 g of hashish and cocaine, arresting a 23‑year‑old suspect charged with drug trafficking.

39. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 14 sources

    Italian police seize illegal fishing nets and step up coastal safety measures

    Italian police seized illegal fishing nets, fined tourist boats, urged tighter jet‑ski checks, raided coastal towns for weapons and drugs, rescued 46 migrants, and inspected venues and beaches to boost safety.

40. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

    Baiano, Italy – 18‑Year‑Old Detained with 16 g of Marijuana

    Carabinieri in Baiano, Italy arrested an 18‑year‑old with 16 g of marijuana split into 16 cigarettes; two other youths were reported for personal use.

41. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Campania ramps up safety measures amid road works and police actions

    Campania authorities address road safety in Sorrento, rescue a pedestrian on the A3, conduct anti‑drug checks in Salerno, launch a city‑wide security plan in Salerno, and enforce nightlife controls in Naples.

42. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources

    Italian police detain multiple suspects in arson, fraud and violent incidents

    Italian police arrested several individuals for crimes ranging from arson and fraud to violent assaults on officers and hospital staff across multiple regions.

43. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources

    Italian police issue €47,000 in fines after nightlife venue inspections in Sicily

    Italian police fined night‑life venues in Sicily up to €47,549 for noise, licensing and food‑storage violations, with more inspections planned.

44. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Italian music festivals draw massive crowds and spark police arrests

    Italy’s Collisioni festival saw sold‑out concerts and youth performances, while Turin’s Kappa FuturFestival attracted 125,000 fans and led to eight arrests and drug seizures.

45. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Carabinieri arrest teen in Bronte and woman in Naples with large drug caches

    Carabinieri arrested a 17‑year‑old in Bronte with over 25 g marijuana, 2 g hashish and 14 pre‑packed doses, and a 64‑year‑old in Naples caught with 536 g marijuana and 364 g hashish hidden in grocery bags and a

46. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian leaders emphasize security amid new local and national initiatives

    Italian mayor Ascanio Cascella pledges tighter police patrols and a neighbourhood‑watch pact in Velletri, while Senator Lucio Malan stresses that security remains a government priority without new acceleration.

47. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Carabinieri arrest Cucciago drug pusher in Como forest, seize cocaine and hashish

    Italian Carabinieri arrested a 36‑year‑old Cucciago drug pusher in a Como forest after seizing 2 g of cocaine and 5 g of hashish from two motorists; the suspect was also found with additional drugs and packing

48. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 32 sources

    Italian police seize kilos of drugs in raids across multiple cities

    Italian police seized dozens of kilograms of drugs and arrested multiple suspects in coordinated raids across cities including Pordenone, Bologna, Catania, Pescara, Bari, Palermo and others.

49. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Italian Coast Guard Seizes Illegal Site in Strongoli, Beach Business Suspended in Cutro

    Italian authorities seized an illegal 60 sqm coastal site in Strongoli and suspended a beach business in Cutro after finding labor and safety violations during anti‑mafia operations.

50. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 25 sources

    Mario Adinolfi placed under house arrest on fraud and tax evasion allegations

    Mario Adinolfi, leader of Popolo della Famiglia, was put under house arrest in Rome on fraud and tax evasion charges tied to a €5 million betting scheme; he denies the accusations.

51. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Sommatino ex-mayor and Favara businessman under house arrest in corruption case

    Former Sommatino mayor Salvatore Letizia and Favara businessman Diego Caramazza were put under house arrest in a Caltanissetta corruption probe involving illicit public‑procurement and festival bribery; €15,000

52. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Italian authorities seize assets and arrest suspects in several crime investigations

    Italian law‑enforcement actions this week include arrests for a supermarket theft in Caltanissetta, asset seizures in Messina, Caserta and Rome for fraud and bankruptcy, a domestic‑violence removal in Ausonia,

53. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources

    Carabinieri arrest two 20‑year‑olds in Campania after drug‑related flee‑aways

    Carabinieri in Campania arrested two 20‑year‑olds after they fled police stops, seizing cocaine in Marzano di Nola and crack in Teverola, and placed both under house arrest.

54. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

    Italian police seize multiple illegal waste dump sites across Veneto and Sicily

    Italian authorities seized several illegal waste dump sites in Treviso, Taormina, Savoca and other towns, arrested suspects for dumping and arson, and announced tighter surveillance to combat environmentalcrime

55. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Rome police crack down on illegal vendors at Ultimo concert

    Rome police and the Guardia di Finanza seized thousands of illegal drinks, counterfeit goods and tickets at the Ultimo concert, issuing €100,000 in fines and reporting several offenders.

56. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Crotone police and coast guard clamp down on illegal coastal activities

    Police and Carabinieri in Crotone carried out extensive checks, made arrests after a bike‑collision dispute, and shut down illegal coastal occupations, while the Messina Coast Guard imposed fines and rescued sw

57. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Jesi police arrest 25‑year‑old for breaching municipal exclusion order

    Jesi police detained a 25‑year‑old non‑EU man for violating a court‑issued ban that forbids him from entering the town, and referred him to prosecutors.

58. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian officials call for tougher security measures after recent violence

    Italian officials proposed stronger security actions, including mobile police stations and tougher laws, following recent violent incidents in Civitanova and Padova.

59. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police arrest 43-year-old in Casapulla after seizing 70 crack doses from wall cavity

    Italian police arrested a 43‑year‑old in Casapulla after seizing 70 crack doses hidden in a wall cavity, along with cash and a phone; he was transferred to prison.

60. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Rome clamps down on microcrime with massive Colosseum security sweep

    Rome’s interior minister ordered a sweep around the Colosseum, identifying over 350 people and arresting ten for various micro‑crimes, with praise from Piantedosi and Prime Minister Meloni.

61. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    28-year-old detained for cocaine possession in Giardini Naxos, Sicily

    Carabinieri arrested a 28‑year‑old from Taormina in Giardini Naxos after he discarded a cigarette packet containing ~4 g of cocaine; a home search found packaging material.

62. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Carabinieri in Sassuolo seize hashish, telescopic baton and switchblade in series of raids

    Sassuolo Carabinieri seized small amounts of hashish from two Moroccan men (June 30) and a local resident (July 1), and on July 3 confiscated a telescopic baton and a nine‑cm switchblade from a 52‑year‑old.

63. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Italian police impose dozens of bans and fines in Caserta and Sicily operations

    Italian police in Caserta issued 25 urban bans and other penalties, while Carabinieri in Sicily imposed fines over €13,200 and seized weapons during intensified road checks.

64. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Italian police enact dozens of preventive orders in Sicily’s Messina and Reggio Calabria

    Italian police in Messina and Reggio Calabria issued 51 preventive orders in June, including DACUR bans, FVO residence prohibitions, Daspo sport bans and special‑surveillance mandates, targeting fraud, theft, &

65. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police crack down on illegal animal operations in Sicily, seizing birds and charging fake veterinarian

    Italian Carabinieri in Sicily seized illegal veterinary equipment and over 100 exotic birds, charging a fake vet and a bird breeder for animal abuse and CITES violations.

66. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police confiscate mafia‑linked villa and Boscoreale boatyard in crackdown

    Italian police seized a mafia‑linked villa in Siena and a Boscoreale boatyard used for illegal waste discharge, part of wider anti‑crime operations.

67. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Catania shooting injures three minors, five arrested for attempted murder linked to Cappello‑Bonaccorsi clan

    A June 2026 shooting in Catania injured three minors; five suspects linked to the Cappello‑Bonaccorsi clan were arrested for attempted murder and illegal weapons possession.

68. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian towns laud Carabinieri for strengthening local security

    Italian mayors commend Carabinieri leaders for effective security actions and call for stricter night‑time vigilance amid rising violence.

69. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Italian police raid illegal immigration scheme, drug network and weapons cache

    Italian police raids in Orosei, Premosello‑Chiovenda and Orune busted an illegal immigration scheme, a forest drug network and a weapons cache, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures.

70. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Italian police seize over 800 illegal items in Venice and Milan‑area raids

    Italian police raids in Venice and Sesto San Giovanni seized over 800 illegal items, confiscated drugs and weapons, imposed fines and made several arrests.

71. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian Carabinieri Arrest Crime Gang Members in Campania and Tuscany

    Carabinieri arrested a gang member after a chase in San Giuseppe Vesuviano and later detained two fugitives—a Tunisian drug dealer and a Moroccan man—in Altopascio, highlighting intensified crime‑fighting in IT

72. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Catania Police Arrest 55-Year-Old Who Threw Cocaine Out Window

    Catania Carabinieri arrested a 55‑year‑old who tried to toss 92 g of cocaine and crack from a window during a raid, seizing the drugs and placing him under electronic monitoring.

73. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Sicilian anti‑mafia operations seize weapons, explosives and mafia‑linked artwork

    Sicilian police arrested a French man with weapons and grenades in Siracusa and seized a mafia‑linked painting, turtles and coins from a doctor’s villa in Erice, deepening anti‑mafia investigations.

74. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    SIM Carabinieri holds successful digital investigations conference in Reggio Emilia

    SIM Carabinieri hosted a successful digital investigations conference in Reggio Emilia, featuring experts on forensic techniques, legal updates and best practices.

75. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Catania police seize weapons cache and marijuana in residential garage

    Catania police seized 200 g of marijuana and a cache of rifles, pistols, ammo and stolen scooters from a residential garage, launching investigations into potential mafia links.

76. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Reggio Emilia officials launch provincial anti‑mafia legal‑economy conference

    Reggio Emilia held a permanent conference on preventing mafia infiltration of the legal economy, chaired by Prefect Salvatore Angieri, with prosecutors, local officials and business leaders. The event announced

77. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Italian Carabinieri seize weapons and make dozens of arrests in regional crackdowns

    Carabinieri operations in Sicily and Apulia led to dozens of arrests, multiple traffic fines, and the seizure of over 40 firearms, bullets and illegal drugs.

78. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Priolo Gargallo police raid results in 35 warrants over drug and vote‑swap allegations

    Police and Carabinieri in Priolo Gargallo, Sicily, issued 35 warrants for suspected drug trafficking and vote‑swapping, including two former local officials.

79. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Italian Carabinieri arrest drunk drivers in Ancona province

    Carabinieri in Italy’s Ancona province detained two drivers for high blood‑alcohol levels—1.41 g/L in Numana and 2.07 g/L in Chiaravalle—revoking licences and seizing vehicles; a third suspect tested positive –

80. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Drug arrests in Reggio Emilia involve two young men with hashish, marijuana and cocaine

    Two arrests in Reggio Emilia: a 24‑year‑old Egyptian seized with 35 g hashish and a cutter, and a 20‑year‑old on a scooter found with marijuana, hashish and cocaine.

81. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Carabinieri arrest four drug dealers near Reggio Emilia railway station

    Carabinieri and police arrested four drug dealers, including three Egyptians, near Reggio Emilia's railway station, seizing hashish, cash and illegal weapons.

82. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Italian police arrest multiple drug traffickers and seize weapons in raids across Rome, Policoro and Rieti

    Italian police raids in Rome, Casoria, Policoro and Rieti resulted in arrests of drug traffickers, seizure of cocaine, shaboo, hashish, over six kilos of drugs and a Kalashnikov rifle.

83. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 18 sources

    Italian coastal police crackdown results in arrests, seizures and fines

    Italian coastal police checks led to multiple arrests, drug seizures, quad confiscations and fines, with a summer‑season plan boosting beach surveillance.

84. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Lecce Police Issue Oral Warnings to Four Individuals

    Lecce police issued four oral warnings to individuals aged 17‑47 with prior drug and criminal offenses, aiming to prevent public disorder.

85. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Italian police and city staff demand increased personnel amid shortages

    Italian police and municipal unions cite severe staff shortages at Catania airport, Fermo Questura and Taranto city, urging immediate reinforcement to maintain safety and services.

86. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 52 sources

    Rome police seize drugs and weapons in coordinated bust of six suspects

    Rome’s Carabinieri arrested six suspects in a drug‑and‑arms network that used a Portuense restaurant and female couriers, seizing cash, drugs and weapons.

87. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Italian finance police seize 162 kg of drugs in Padova raid and report additional busts

    Italian finance police seized 162 kg of drugs in Padova, plus 13 kg in Sardinia and 12 kg on a highway, arresting multiple suspects.

88. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Italian police arrest drug suspects and seize over 800 g of hashish in Catania and Santa Maria Capua Vetere

    Italian police arrested a 47‑year‑old in Catania and a 55‑year‑old in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, seizing nearly 200 g marijuana, 97 g hashish, cocaine, crack and over 800 g of hashish, plus cash and scales.

89. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Carabinieri in Fermo and Jesi make multiple arrests for legal violations

    Carabinieri in Fermo reported six people for breaching stay‑away orders, while in Jesi they arrested a 25‑year‑old with ecstasy, marijuana, a scale and cash.

90. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 42 sources

    Five placed under house arrest in Gela illegal waste trafficking probe

    Five executives were put under house arrest after the “PI‑GRECO” probe uncovered illegal dumping of over 10 000 tonnes of waste at Gela’s Timpazzo landfill, prompting a company seizure and judicial oversight.

91. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian Carabinieri clamp down on Lignano and Lido Adriano beach towns

    Italian Carabinieri in Lignano Sabbiadoro and Lido Adriano arrested tourists and locals for theft, drug possession, drunken disorder and a concealed machete during the opening beach season.

92. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Italian police seize drugs and arrest suspects in multiple towns

    Police in Italy arrested suspects and seized large amounts of cocaine, hashish and heroin in Corciano, Civitavecchia, Senigallia and Macerata, underscoring a coordinated crackdown on drug trafficking.

93. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police detain minors after school robbery in Parma and terrorism‑related material seizure in Bologna

    Italian police charge three minors for a violent school robbery in Parma and arrest a 16‑year‑old in Bologna for possessing terrorism‑related material.

94. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources

    Italian police ramp up traffic, drug and safety controls in Sicily and Trentino

    Italian police carried out extensive traffic, drug and safety operations across Trentino, Sicily and other regions, issuing fines, seizing 20 kg of marijuana, arresting minors for cyber‑bullying, and enforcing‑

95. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police arrest suspects and seize drugs in Palermo and Macerata

    Italian police arrested a Palermo man with illegal weapons and drugs, and carabinieri detained a Macerata chef after finding multiple narcotics, including cocaine and hashish.

96. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Pozzuoli crackdown nets counterfeit euro network and cocaine bust

    Police in Pozzuoli arrested a 27‑year‑old on a French‑requested warrant for counterfeit euros, arms trafficking and vehicle fraud, and seized equipment, stolen cars and €91k in fake notes. The same day three Ne

97. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Italian Carabinieri seize illegal landfill and water‑contamination sites

    Italian Carabinieri seized a massive illegal landfill in Sicily and a water‑contamination site at a leather tannery in Campania, charging owners with environmental violations.

98. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Italian towns expand police patrols and fortify Carabinieri barracks for safety

    Falconara extends night police patrols with new equipment, while Casola Valsenio upgrades its Carabinieri barracks for seismic safety, both aiming to boost local public safety in Italy.

99. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian Carabinieri Arrest Drivers After Separate Chases In Mondragone and Naples

    Italian carabinieri chased a drunk BMW driver in Mondragone and later pursued an SUV in Naples where a passenger discarded a pistol; both incidents led to arrests and charges.

100. about 2 months ago

     [CRIME] 3 sources

     Italian Guardia di Finanza steps up security operations in Sicily

     Guardia di Finanza's General Manna visited Caltanissetta as his term ends, while Messina officials plan extra police and fire presence to secure nightlife and tourist areas in Sicily.

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