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2 clusters · 6 sources · 5 days · First seen · Last updated

Police activity in Catania

Overview

Law enforcement operations in Catania have resulted in two separate arrests. On October 25, police arrested two men following a high-speed motorcycle chase through pedestrian areas. During the pursuit, a disassembled handgun was discarded, leading to charges of illegal firearm possession and conspiracy to receive stolen goods.

On October 29, State Police arrested a Tunisian national at the Catania port during routine checks. The individual was identified via an Interpol notice and an arrest warrant for extradition to Tunisia regarding drug offenses.

Entities

Catania · Aeolian Islands · Polizia di Stato · Tribunale di Catania · Interpol

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Catania police arrest international fugitive at port

    An internationally wanted Tunisian national was arrested by police in Catania, Italy, while traveling on a ship bound for the Aeolian Islands.

  2. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Catania police arrest two men after motorcycle chase

    Two men were arrested in Catania, Italy, after fleeing police on a motorcycle and discarding a disassembled handgun during a high-speed chase through city traffic.

Sources

grandangoloagrigento.it · ilsicilia.it · nuovosud.it · palermo.meridionews.it · qds.it · sbircialanotizia.it