# Italian police continue raids on migrant camps and drug hubs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-police-enforcement-actions > Updated: 2026-09-14T09:24:19.000Z. Sources: 378. Developments: 24. The enforcement drive that began in late June 2024 has continued through 2026, characterized by widespread drug raids, border controls, and the dismantling of illegal settlements. Between January and July 2026, State Police intensified border checks at the Slovenian and French frontiers, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Law enforcement operations have frequently targeted narcotics and organized crime, with raids in Rome, Naples, Bari, and Sicily yielding cocaine, heroin, and weapons. In late August 2026, operations expanded to include diverse criminal activities. In the Brindisi province, Carabinieri focused on nightlife and youth gathering spots, leading to arrests for drug possession, driving under the influence, and violations of house arrest. In Vibo Valentia, authorities discovered a cannabis plantation, while other regional actions addressed pharmacy robberies in Basilicata and violent thefts in Cagliari and Rome. Traffic-related enforcement also saw multiple arrests for driving under the influence or without valid licenses in provinces including Rovigo, Catania, and Jesi. Recent activities have further diversified into public safety and regulatory enforcement. In the Casalmaggiore and Marcianise areas, Carabinieri patrols resulted in denunciations for illegal weapons possession, drug offenses, and the use of false driving licenses. In Sicily, Polizia Stradale intensified speed controls on the A18 and A20 motorways. In Calabria, joint inspections targeted food transport violations. In Modena, an extraordinary high-impact joint operation involving the State Police, Carabinieri, and Guardia di Finanza targeted predatory crimes, illegal immigration, and drug trafficking. This operation, which included canine units in Parco Ferrari, identified 227 people and resulted in several traffic violations and an arrest for violating a mandatory expulsion order. Additionally, the Lecce Special Prosecution for Organized Crime concluded ‘Whisper’, an investigation into 66 individuals linked to an Albanian-led drug trafficking network smuggling cocaine, heroin, and marijuana into the Salento region. ## Claims - Ten foreign nationals were arrested during the police raids. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Fourteen irregular migrants were expelled. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Seventeen people were charged or denounced. (corroborated by 9 sources) - 1,184 individuals were identified during the operation. (corroborated by 9 sources) - 194 vehicles were inspected. (corroborated by 9 sources) - €3,500 in cash was seized. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Dozens of white weapons, including a katana, were seized. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Police conducted raids in Rom camps and sensitive areas in Rome, Casoria (Naples), Bari (Poggiofranco, San Giorgio, Bitonto) and San Ferdinando tent city in Reggio Calabria. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Misilmeri police arrest three for drug trafficking and weapons possession Carabinieri arrested three people in Misilmeri following an operation that uncovered crack cocaine, illegal firearms, and ammunition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/misilmeri-police-arrest-three-for-drug-trafficking-and-weapons-possession ### 2026-08-28: Modena law enforcement conducts joint operations against crime Italian law enforcement conducted high-impact joint operations in Modena to combat drug trafficking, illegal immigration, and predatory crime, resulting in 227 identity checks and multiple traffic violations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modena-law-enforcement-conducts-joint-operations-against-crime ### 2026-08-26: Guardia di Finanza dismantles Spain-to-Rome drug trafficking ring Italian authorities dismantled a drug trafficking ring smuggling over 400kg of hashish and marijuana from Spain to Rome using modified campers with hidden compartments. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viterbo-fuel-inspections-lead-to-seizure-of-4000-liters-of-diesel ### 2026-08-25: Sassari drug ring dismantled by Carabinieri in multi-province operation Carabinieri arrested 16 people and investigated 45 others in a major crackdown on a drug trafficking ring based in Sassari, Italy, which moved heroin and cocaine via body packing. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sassari-police-conduct-major-anti-drug-operation ### 2026-08-24: Italy police report multiple arrests for theft and fraud Law enforcement in Italy has conducted multiple operations resulting in arrests for theft, fraud, and high-speed chases in cities including Milan, Como, Imola, and Naples. 168 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carabinieri-operations-in-vibo-valentia-uncover-cannabis-plantation-and-lead-to-arrests ### 2026-08-22: Carabinieri conduct road safety checks in Medio Campidano Carabinieri conducted road safety checks in Medio Campidano, resulting in the seizure of cocaine and hashish from two young men in San Gavino Monreale and Serramanna. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carabinieri-conduct-road-safety-checks-in-medio-campidano ### 2026-08-21: Italian law enforcement conducts multiple crime crackdowns Italian police have carried out multiple operations resulting in arrests for extortion, drug trafficking, e-bike theft, and high-speed chases across several regions. 93 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bologna-police-conduct-drug-enforcement-operations ### 2026-08-21: Italy law enforcement dismantles marijuana cultivation operations Italian authorities have dismantled two marijuana cultivation operations: a finalized sentencing for a plantation on Monte Faito and the arrest of a man in Ragusa for a sophisticated domestic greenhouse. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-law-enforcement-dismantles-marijuana-cultivation-operations ### 2026-08-21: Modena police conduct drug seizures and anti-bivouac operations Modena Local Police conducted drug seizures and anti-bivouac operations in city parks, including the removal of encampments in Ferrari Park to improve public safety and decorum. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modena-police-conduct-drug-seizures-and-anti-bivouac-operations ### 2026-08-21: Piana del Sele drug and weapons crackdown leads to arrests Carabinieri arrested a 38-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman in Italy's Piana del Sele region for drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piana-del-sele-drug-and-weapons-crackdown-leads-to-arrests ### 2026-08-06: Italian police dismantle illegal camps and drug‑dealing sites in Piacenza and Siena Italian police in Piacenza and Carabinieri in Siena dismantled illegal camps, seized waste and drug‑related materials, and removed unauthorized occupants after citizen tips. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-dismantle-illegal-camps-and-drugdealing-sites-in-piacenza-and-siena ### 2026-08-03: Italian police arrest minors with cocaine and cannabis in Galatina and Perugia Italian police arrested a 14‑year‑old in Galatina with cocaine hidden in an e‑cigarette and a 18‑year‑old in Perugia with cannabis, a scale and cash, charging both with drug trafficking. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-arrest-minors-with-cocaine-and-cannabis-in-galatina-and-perugia ### 2026-08-02: Italian police expel 29 irregular migrants in Padova and Cesenatico Italian police carried out 28 expulsions in Padova and one in Cesenatico in July, removing 29 irregular migrants of various nationalities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-expel-29-irregular-migrants-in-padova-and-cesenatico ### 2026-08-01: Italian Carabinieri seize ~1,000 cannabis plants and arrest suspects in drug raids Italian Carabinieri seized about 1,000 cannabis plants, confiscated drugs and weapons, and arrested multiple suspects in raids across several towns. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-foreign-women-detained-in-lignano-for-fake-childrens-charity-scam ### 2026-07-30: Italian Carabinieri launch widespread drug and crime raids Carabinieri raids across Italy seized drugs, weapons and cash, resulting in dozens of arrests and an extortion case, highlighting a nationwide crackdown on organised crime. 54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-arrest-drug-dealers-in-bologna-and-lumezzane ### 2026-07-29: Italian police ramp up border checks at Slovenia and Ventimiglia Italian police saw 193 arrests and identified thousands of irregular migrants during intensified border checks on the Slovenian frontier and at Ventimiglia, with French cooperation and dozens of repatriations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-ramp-up-border-checks-at-slovenia-and-ventimiglia ### 2026-07-14: Italian police impose mandatory expulsion orders on repeat offenders in Sondrio and Treviso Italian police handed mandatory expulsion orders to a repeat‑offender in Sondrio and an 18‑year‑old Tunisian in Treviso after theft attempts, pepper‑spray attacks and aggression toward journalists. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-impose-mandatory-expulsion-orders-on-repeat-offenders-in-sondrio-and-treviso ### 2026-07-13: Italian officials tighten migrant oversight in Trapani and court ruling reshapes residence permit rules Italian officials updated the Trapani migrant protocol to better assess detainees, while a Constitutional Court ruling ends automatic bans on residence‑permit renewals for drug‑convicted foreigners. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-officials-tighten-migrant-oversight-in-trapani-and-court-ruling-reshapes-residence-permit-ru ### 2026-07-13: Italy intensifies migrant detention enforcement and health screening at CPR facilities Italy upheld an asylum denial and transferred the applicant to Potenza CPR, while Trapani authorities added health‑screening protocols to the Milo CPR for mental‑health and addiction risks. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-intensifies-migrant-detention-enforcement-and-health-screening-at-cpr-facilities ### 2026-07-06: Italy's State Police Execute Three Irregular Immigration Deportations Italy's State Police deported three irregular migrants, bringing total enforcement actions to 51 since the year's start in Piedmont. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-state-police-execute-three-irregular-immigration-deportations ### 2026-06-30: Italian Carabinieri intensify nationwide controls, seize drugs and detain migrants Carabinieri across Italy carried out intensified checks, seizing drugs, arresting migrants, and cracking gender‑violence and robbery cases in dozens of towns. 75 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armed-gas-store-robbery-in-anzio-leads-to-arrests-of-three-youths ### 2026-06-29: Italian police raids in Anzio and Lecce lead to multiple arrests and weapon seizures Carabinieri in Anzio/Lavinio and police in Lecce carried out large checks, identifying thousands, arresting several suspects, seizing a pistol and drugs, and issuing fines. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-raids-in-anzio-and-lecce-lead-to-multiple-arrests-and-weapon-seizures ### 2026-06-29: Catanzaro Police Repatriate Foreign National with Criminal Record Catanzaro police deported a foreign national convicted of false ID fraud after judicial approval, escorting him from Rome airport to his home country. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catanzaro-police-repatriate-foreign-national-with-criminal-record ### 2026-06-04: Italian police raids result in arrests for fraud and weapons offenses Italian police arrested a fraud‑convicted woman in Pescara and detained a foreign drug suspect, while Carabinieri seized ammunition in Sila and enforced a prison sentence on a Cotronei man. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-police-raids-result-in-arrests-for-fraud-and-weapons-offenses --- Cite as: Italian police continue raids on migrant camps and drug hubs. 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