Paternò, Spirito Santo area: Extraordinary service of the Carabinieri, fines for almost 9.000 euros

As part of an extraordinary control activity, prepared according to the guidelines of the Provincial Command of Catania, the Carabinieri of the Paternò Carabinieri Company have carried out numerous checks and inspections in the Holy Spirit area, the beating heart of the Paterno nightlife, in particular on Via delle Rose and Via del Progresso.

The initiative, implemented by the staff of the local station with the support of the Mobile Radio Unit, had the objective of combating illegal behaviour and promoting road safety.

In the first phase of the operation, during a checkpoint, the attention of the Carabinieri was drawn to two young men, later identified as two minors aged 15 and 17 of the place who, at the sight of the patrols, tried to to move away quickly.

Suspicious of their behavior, the military decided to stop them and, after a search, they discovered that the two minors had tried to run away precisely because they were hiding, in their trouser pockets, 6 doses of marijuana, for a total weight of 12 gr..

The two, who thought they could escape the controls, were, of course, reported by the investigators, to the Prefecture of Catania for the expected administrative measures.

During the same activity, the Carabinieri intensified the road checks, during which, were issued fines of almost €9.000.

Among the violations detected, the most common were: driving without a helmet, driving vehicles without insurance and without an MOT test.

Particular attention was paid to Checking the use of the helmet, often underestimated by young motorcyclists, in fact, several people have been caught without this safety device and immediately fined.

The activity also led to the seizure and administrative detention of 5 vehicles and withdrawal of 4 driving and circulation documents.

Overall, they were 35 boys identified and 22 vehicles checked, demonstrating the constant commitment of the force to guarantee safety and legality in areas frequented by the younger segment of the population.

In fact, throughout the service, particular attention was paid to Control of two-wheeled vehicle drivers, with the primary objective of protecting their safety, promoting compliance with road regulations and the correct use of safety devices, such as helmets, which are essential to prevent serious injuries in the event of accidents and therefore guarantee their safety on the road.