The Carabinieri arrest a gang of thieves in Salento. They were targeting supermarkets.

Last night, the Carabinieri of Gallipoli carried out aprecautionary custody order issued by the GIP of the Court of Lecce against 3 individuals: 2 arrested and taken to prison, one under house arrest.

The operation was born from ainvestigation launched after arrest flagrantly of February 28, when the 3 were caught forcing entry back of the supermarket Lidl of NardòThe investigation has allowed us to reconstruct a broad picture of aggravated thefts committed against supermarkets in the province, including the Eurospin of Galatina (February 3, loot of 8.500 euros) and of Guagnano (February 19, estimated damage 3.500 €).

After the ritual formalities, the 2 men of And 45 31 years, both from Galatone, have been transferred at the Borgo San Nicola prison in Lecce, while for the 54enne of Aradeo was arranged house arrest.

In a second operation, the Carabinieri of Campi Salentina have arrested a 20 year old already known to the police, recipient of a revocation of the precautionary measure. The young man, initially to house arrest for crimes against property, he had escaped and was responsible for injuries, threats and damages to the owner of a shop. After continued violations of the prescriptions, the Court of Lecce has ordered the aggravation of the precautionary measure, arranging his translation in prison in Borgo San Nicola.

The Carabinieri operations demonstrate the constant commitment in the fight against crime and in the protection of public safety, ensuring control of the territory and the protection of citizens.