Basilicata News

Anti-drug operation in Policoro: Carabinieri arrested a 41-year-old non-EU citizen and seized nearly a kilo of hashish, cocaine, and marijuana. The man is in custody; investigations are in the preliminary phase.
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Carabinieri dismantled a Foggia-based gang specializing in ATM robberies: four arrests, three suspects, and ten robberies in four regions.
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Potenza: Carabinieri arrest a 40-year-old man who threatened and assaulted his partner in front of their son. He is ordered not to approach the victim.
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Potenza: 44-year-old arrested in the historic center for possession with intent to sell. Hashish, cocaine, and cash seized during Carabinieri checks.
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In Ruvo del Monte, a 40-year-old man was arrested by the Carabinieri for mistreatment of his wife. His son's call to 112 allowed for immediate intervention. A Red Code order was activated and he was held in custody.
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Carabinieri in Potenza foiled a €76.500 online scam targeting a pensioner from Satriano di Lucania: the money was recovered within hours.
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Teramo: A 36-year-old Nigerian citizen was expelled after harassing passersby in Piazza Garibaldi. He had ignored a previous deportation order.
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In Potenza, a domestic dispute led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man accused of domestic abuse against his partner. The Carabinieri, alerted by 112, responded to a residence in the capital and found the…
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In Tolve, in the province of Potenza, the Carabinieri arrested a 30-year-old man accused of domestic abuse after his wife reported him. The man, who allegedly committed acts of violence even in front of his minor children, was...
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Vietri di Potenza: A fight between pensioners escalates. One man uses a katana and injures the other. Carabinieri arrest him for attempted murder.
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Carabinieri arrest two men after a pursuit in San Nicola di Melfi by car and on foot. A stolen van and a farm tractor were recovered. The arrests, validated by the Potenza investigating judge, confirm the force's commitment…
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Anti-mafia operation: 41 precautionary measures for drug and weapons trafficking, including minors. The Potenza DDA investigation has resulted in 55 suspects in total.
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Vulture Melfese: A foreigner arrested for domestic abuse. The Carabinieri's prompt intervention prevented serious consequences for the victim and her son.
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In Venosa, two elderly people call 112 for help regarding threats from their son. The Carabinieri arrest him and find cocaine. The man is jailed, and the force urges residents to immediately report any signs of domestic violence.
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Atella: Carabinieri arrest a man under house arrest and seize 100 grams of hashish thanks to the sniffer dog "Neri."
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In Rionero in Vulture (Potenza), the Carabinieri arrested a man for abusing his partner. The attack, which occurred in front of their minor children, was stopped thanks to a report to 112. A Red Code has been activated for…
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The Court of Matera sentenced a 40-year-old man from Policoro to 4 years and 2 months in prison for possession with intent to sell. The man was arrested by the Carabinieri in December 2024 with over 300 grams of heroin and 27 grams of marijuana…
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In Rapolla, Carabinieri arrested a young man under house arrest: his dog "Neri" sniffed hashish and cocaine in the house. Drugs, scales, and €3.800 in cash were seized.
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The Carabinieri arrested three men in Naples and Potenza for attempted extortion, aggravated by mafia methods, against a slot machine company. The investigation was coordinated by the Naples Anti-Mafia Department.
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Carabinieri conducted a drug raid in Marsicovetere, Val d'Agri: four people were arrested for cocaine trafficking and possession. They seized 112 grams of the drug, €950 in cash, and packaging materials.
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In Potenza, the Carabinieri arrested a man found in possession of 200 grams of hashish, a knife with drug residue, and a set of scales. The arrest was confirmed and he was remanded in custody.
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Carabinieri conducted extraordinary checks in Viggiano for the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Mount: a 42-year-old man was arrested with drugs and a knife, hashish, marijuana, and cocaine were seized, 25 traffic tickets were issued, eight licenses were revoked, and five cars were impounded.
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Carabinieri arrested a 47-year-old man in Venosa after yet another assault on his partner. Cocaine, marijuana, precision scales, and a katana were found in his home. The man is now under house arrest.
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The Potenza Provincial Carabinieri Command is stepping up checks for the Ferragosto holiday, reporting seven people, citing 7 for drug use, and seizing drugs, vehicles, and driving licences. Over 13 people and 373 vehicles...
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The Carabinieri Provincial Command conducted a major anti-drug operation in Marsicovetere: 416 grams of cocaine and 47 grams of crack were seized. The substance, found in a downtown location, was sent to laboratories for testing.
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Colobraro, Matera: Carabinieri rescued a Lagotto Romagnolo that had fallen into a ditch. The rescue, prompted by an online tip, resulted in the dog being returned to its owner.
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Carabinieri officers are in action in the Lagonegrese and Val d'Agri areas: 7 people reported, 8 reported to the Prefecture, dozens of fines issued, and one establishment fined for poor hygiene. Enforcement has been stepped up throughout the area.
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Two men from Campania arrested by the Carabinieri in Genzano di Lucania for attempted aggravated fraud against a 90-year-old woman and resisting a public official. Posing as soldiers, they had asked for money to “help” the victim’s daughters.…
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In 2024, the Carabinieri of the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of Bari recovered 3.713 cultural assets, with a significant increase in crimes and reports. An international traffic was dismantled with the “Art Sharing” operation and…
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The Carabinieri arrested a 40-year-old found in possession of hashish, marijuana already divided into doses, cash and a kit for home cultivation of cannabis. The operation, conducted with the support of Tito's canine units, has…
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On the SS 407 Basentana, an elderly man in a confused state throws himself onto the roadway. Tito's Carabinieri Canine Units stop him in extremis, avoiding a tragedy. The man had gotten out of a car after causing it to skid by grabbing the…
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In Scanzano Jonico, the Carabinieri arrest a 47-year-old found in possession of 443 grams of cocaine. The nose of the drug-sniffing dog Chase was decisive. The estimated market value is 40 thousand euros #ScanzanoJonico #Carabinieri #Drugs #Arrest…
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Family abuse and injuries: two men subjected to a restraining order with an electronic bracelet #Policoro #Materacronaca #Materaprimopiano #Basilicatacronaca #FamilyAbuse #ElectronicBracelet…
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In Policoro, on the night of January 25, two men and a woman attempted a robbery in a restaurant-bar and then committed an armed robbery at a gas station. Arrested by the Carabinieri thanks to investigations into video surveillance, telephone traffic…
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On the night between April 29 and 30, the Carabinieri of Potenza arrested two men in Melfi, after intercepting them in an escape attempt. In a bag hidden by them, 13,6 kg of hashish and 560 grams of marijuana were…
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53-year-old arrested for stalking and threatening his ex-wife: the intervention of the Carabinieri was decisive thanks to the activation of the Red Code #Ferrandina #RedCode #GenderViolence #Stalking #Carabinieri #Materacronaca #Materaprimopiano…
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In Bernalda, the Carabinieri arrested a 30-year-old local man caught delivering cocaine to one of his buyers. During the searches, 42 grams of cocaine were found in total, as well as 2 precision digital electronic scales and…
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A 28-year-old Moroccan man attacked a nurse in the psychiatric ward of the San Carlo hospital in Potenza, then attacked the Carabinieri #Potenzacronaca #Potenzaprimopiano #Basilicatacronaca #OspedaleSanCarlo #Aggression…
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The Carabinieri of Cancellara intervened immediately after the theft in the Church of SS. Annunziata. Three young people from the province of Foggia were arrested while trying to escape with the stolen money. The investigating judge…
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In Benevento, the Carabinieri stopped two serial thieves in the "Buonvento" shopping center. The two Georgians were wearing a jacket and carrying a purse, both "shielded", whose pockets had been lined with paper…
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Noticing a continuous movement of people from a garage, the Carabinieri of Potenza intervened, stopping a 20-year-old and an 18-year-old. Searching the premises and the homes of the two, the military found more than 1 kg of drugs - such as…
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In Matera, a 49-year-old man already under special surveillance was arrested for attempted extortion and possession of drugs for the purpose of dealing. He threatened a shopkeeper to obtain 500 euros, but was stopped by the Carabinieri and…
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Emergency at Campi Flegrei: 340 displaced and 2000 buildings at risk after the 4.4 magnitude earthquake. The Region and the government intervene with funds and demolitions. Meanwhile, a 4.2 shock hits Potenza. #earthquake #Campania…
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The work of the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Potenza continues, aimed at strengthening public safety and combating all forms of illegality, including drug trafficking and dealing. #Potenza #Carabinieri…
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During the Carabinieri checks in Satriano di Lucania, at the sight of the military, 3 subjects immediately fled in a Mercedes with a stolen license plate. A chase began on the SP95, which continued for several kilometers.…
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In Matera, the Carabinieri busted a prostitution ring, notifying two notices of investigation and reporting a third person. The business was managed through online ads, with a constant coming and going of clients. Seized…
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The Carabinieri of Accettura have executed an order issued against a man accused of serious physical and psychological abuse of his partner. The man was known to display violent behavior both to…
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The misadventure experienced by a couple of tourists during an independent excursion in the beautiful scenery of the Calanchi Natural Park, in the territory of Aliano, could have had a much worse epilogue. Fortunately, the…
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The work of intensifying the institutional services implemented by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Potenza and carried out through the use of the military of the dependent Companies and Stations distributed throughout the…
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The Police stopped a vehicle driven by a 60-year-old Neapolitan. When they searched the car they found 2 trolleys, gold jewelry and tools suitable for burglary such as lock picks and altered keys. Two hours earlier he had stolen from a…
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In the past week, the police officers of the Railway Police Department for Campania and Basilicata identified 3.359 people, of which 588 with police records, and arrested 3 individuals. #Campania…
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The Provincial Carabinieri Command of Potenza continues with determination its action of controlling the territory, with the primary objective of protecting the safety and tranquility of citizens. As a result of this,…
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The Provincial Carabinieri Command of Potenza continues with determination the action of contrasting crimes against property in all the territory of competence. The latest result was achieved by the Carabinieri of the Company of…
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The work of prevention and contrast to the recent resurgence of crimes against property in the Potenza area by the Provincial Carabinieri Command of Potenza knows no solution of continuity. The men of the Arma…
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The work of intensifying the institutional services implemented by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Potenza and carried out through the use of the military of the dependent Companies distributed throughout the territory continues. The …
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The Carabinieri of the Radiomobile Unit of the Potenza Company intervened in the industrial area of ​​the city following a report received by the Single Emergency Number 112 in which a citizen reported a violent fight in…
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A man went to the Carabinieri Company in Acerenza to report that his wife had contacted him by phone announcing that she was at the Potenza train station with suicidal intentions. Without losing even…
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In Policoro, Carabinieri controls against drug dealing have intensified: one arrest and two reports. Over 318 grams of heroin, marijuana and methadone were found. #policoro #news #ordinarycontrols #carabinieri #drugs #dealing
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The protection of the weaker groups by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Potenza continues to be a priority objective in the intense work of prevention and repression of crimes. This time it is the community of Avigliano that…
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Two episodes of violence in Potenza: a man arrested for attacking his mother with a knife in Melfi and another for attempted murder in the Lucanian Dolomites. #Potenza #News #Carabinieri #RedCode #Maltreatment #AttemptedMurder
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In Oppido Lucano, the Carabinieri foil a theft of photovoltaic panels and recover a stolen van. The importance of collaboration between citizens and law enforcement. #OppidoLucano #Carabinieri #Theft #Security #News
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Potenza, the Carabinieri intensify checks with over 1200 vehicles checked, 2000 people identified, fines issued and seizures, for a safe and legal 2025. #Potenza #Carabinieri #Safety #Legality…
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With the Christmas holidays approaching, even more men and vehicles of the Carabinieri are engaged to ensure careful surveillance and a tangible contrast to widespread illegality. As part of the broad device of…
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The Carabinieri of the Policoro Company have arrested two men aged 42 and 30, originally from Campania, caught in the act of the alleged crime of aggravated fraud in attempted conspiracy and aggravated fraud in conspiracy…
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The extraordinary territorial control services carried out by the Carabinieri of the Policoro Company continue, aimed at repressing drug-related crimes, especially in places where people gather and meet…
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Yet another timely intervention by the Carabinieri who prevent worse consequences for a woman from Vulture-Melfese attacked by her ex. Following a report received by the single emergency number 112, the Carabinieri of the…
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Last weekend, in Melfi, the Carabinieri of the local Company intervened at a local Extraordinary Reception Center for a brawl involving several guests of the facility. At the end of the intervention…
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The military checked a vehicle with a 73-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman on board. The thorough checks allowed the men to find, in a special compartment created inside the vehicle, a large…
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The operation represents another important signal in the fight against scams against elderly people, which are unfortunately increasingly frequent. The Carabinieri renews their invitation to the population, especially the most…
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The man had been subjected to the precautionary measure of prohibition from approaching his ex-partner following the latter's complaint as a victim of physical and psychological abuse. Despite the obligation imposed, the other night i…
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The Carabinieri of the Matera Company, yesterday evening, proceeded with the arrest of a 77-year-old from Matera, believed to be responsible for murder: the man allegedly suffocated his wife, who had been seriously ill for years, after which he attempted to…
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The Carabinieri continue to guarantee maximum attention and commitment in combating domestic violence and stalking, inviting all people who find themselves in dangerous situations to promptly contact…
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The Operations Center of the Carabinieri Company of Venosa responded to the call of a 64-year-old non-EU citizen, who reported having been physically assaulted by his 27-year-old son and needed the intervention…
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32-year-old caught with cocaine and hashish, arrested by the Carabinieri. #news #rionerounvulture #basilicata
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A 48-year-old was arrested in Rionero in Vulture by the Carabinieri for possession of marijuana and large sums of money, presumed proceeds of drug dealing. #RioneroInVulture #Carabinieri #DrugDealing #Arrest #Security
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The Carabinieri of Policoro have issued, for a 43-year-old woman from Scanzano Jonico, a prohibition of approach with an electronic bracelet, for stalking and threatening another woman. The dispute, related to the possession of a dog,…
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The Carabinieri of the local station, assisted by those of Brindisi di Montagna, carried out a check at the home of a local man who had been under the scrutiny of investigators for some time. #trivigno news…
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The Carabinieri of the Policoro Company surprised, almost in the act, a 40-year-old local man who, for about a year, had been mistreating his elderly cohabiting mother, subjecting her to constant harassment, insulting her, and…
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Taken to the offices of the Arma, the 29-year-old was declared under arrest and confined in the prison of Potenza, as ordered by the Potenza Judicial Authority, while the narcotic was seized…
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Last Tuesday, an 80-year-old woman from Avigliano was contacted by a self-styled Marshal of the Arma who warned her that her nephew would face criminal consequences if she did not pay the sum of 4.500 euros…
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The campaign of tight extraordinary controls of the territory planned by the Provincial Carabinieri Command of Potenza continues without interruption, in addition to those carried out daily by the Companies and the…
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Threatens and stalks his ex-partner, the Carabinieri arrest a 40-year-old. #news #valdagri #basilicata
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The picture drawn by the investigators' work has allowed them to ascertain that the reasons why a 40-year-old of… could be attributed to issues dating back to the past, which remained unresolved and then became real hatred.
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4.203 people checked, 4 investigated, the balance of the State Police in Puglia, Basilicata and Molise. #news #bari #puglia
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Last weekend, the Carabinieri of the local station and those of the Operational and Radiomobile Unit of the Potenza Company, following a request received during the night at 112 by a woman of foreign origin but resident…
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In particular, last Wednesday evening, following a request for intervention received by the Single Emergency Number 112, the military personnel went to a private home where the explosion of a gunshot had been reported...
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35-year-old foreigner caught with heroin and crack. Nigerian, he was declared under arrest and confined in the prison of Potenza. #news #potenza #basilicata
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He insults and denigrates his wife in front of their children and then threatens to kill her. The man was arrested by the Carabinieri. #news #potenza #basilicata
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Late yesterday evening, in Scanzano Jonico, on the railway line between Terzo Cavone and the city centre, a freight train coming from Taranto, headed for Reggio Calabria, hit a shape that forced the convoy to…
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The Carabinieri of the local station identified two suspicious men leaving the home of an elderly lady from 1943 with a bag. During the inspection, the Carabinieri found gold jewelery worth €70.000.…
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In 2024, 9% of cars in Italy will circulate with smooth tyres. The Safe Holidays 2024 campaign, promoted by the State Police, checked 10.000 vehicles, highlighting serious non-compliances. #SafeHolidays #StreetPolice…
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In Potenza the Carabinieri arrested 14 people responsible for several thefts and robberies. #news #potenza #basilicata
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