Catania News

Domestic violence in the Catania area: a 30-year-old man from Misterbianco was arrested for serious domestic abuse. His partner filed a complaint and the Catania Carabinieri intervened.
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Anti-drug operations between Biancavilla and Catania: a 19-year-old man was charged after a search by a canine unit, and a 40-year-old man was arrested for dealing at home. Marijuana and cash were seized.
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Catania, Carabinieri Helicopter Unit spotted five stolen luxury cars from above, hidden in an isolated area of ​​the city.
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Catania Airport: A laptop was stolen from Terminal C. Thanks to video, the Carabinieri identified the culprits and recovered the stolen computer.
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Belpasso: He fails to return a rental car after the contract expires. The Carabinieri track him down and report him for embezzlement.
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Acireale: Robbery during a delivery, victim rescued and vehicle recovered. Carabinieri arrest a 36-year-old man after a chase through the city.
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Giarre: Carabinieri suspended for seven days a downtown venue deemed a threat to public order and safety.
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Catania: Carabinieri and Municipal Police crack down on illegal trading in Piazza Montessori, imposing fines and seizing fruit and vegetables.
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Adrano: Two young men were reported by the Carabinieri after a nighttime chase. A blank-firing pistol without a red cap and burglary tools were found.
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Acireale: Carabinieri raid Piazza Dante, arresting a 27-year-old for drug dealing. Cocaine, crack, and thousands of euros in cash were seized.
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Catania: Carabinieri increased patrols in the Librino neighborhood, resulting in reports, fines, seizures, and the recovery of a stolen vehicle.
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Aci Sant'Antonio: Carabinieri seize a car wash without environmental permits, irregularities regarding wastewater and hazardous waste, and the manager is reported.
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Giarre: Theft from vending machines on Viale delle Provincie. A 26-year-old man was reported to the Carabinieri following a citizen's tip-off.
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Acireale: A 33-year-old man arrested for drug dealing. He found over a kilo of marijuana in his home and a humorous sign warning customers.
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Catania: Carabinieri arrest a 61-year-old man found with a stolen revolver while walking in the San Cristoforo neighborhood.
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Paternò: Carabinieri reported a 24-year-old man found in his car with an iron baseball bat during a security check in the city center.
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Grammichele: Carabinieri arrested a 28-year-old man for mistreatment and assault after yet another attack on his ex-partner and her father.
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Catania: Anti-firecracker checks in Nesima. A 32-year-old man was reported with nearly 17 kg of dangerous firecrackers, considered to be bombs.
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Paternò: Carabinieri catch a pusher during a drug deal downtown. A 30-year-old man is arrested and sentenced to one year and a €1.000 fine.
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Riposto: Carabinieri block escalation of violence, a 31-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman reported for threats, assault, and resisting intervention by officers.
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Carabinieri officers operated twice between Randazzo and Catania: two young men were charged for a robbery at a shelter, and over 400 kg of illegal fireworks were seized.
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A couple from Palagonia were arrested red-handed by the Carabinieri: they were carrying over 2,2 kg of cocaine and 2,2 grams of heroin in their car. The search also uncovered an illegal electrical connection in the home. The…
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Catania: Precautionary measure against Grazia Santapaola as part of the ROS anti-mafia investigation. According to the documents, she allegedly played an operational role in the "Ottantapalmi" group.
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Carabinieri officers intervened in the Catania area: two men were charged with car theft, a 21-year-old man in psychological distress was rescued, an illegal horse farm was discovered, and a stranded elderly couple was rescued.
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A 45-year-old man from Misterbianco was arrested by the Carabinieri for violating anti-stalking orders against his ex-wife. The man was already wearing an electronic tag, but was caught more…
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A 20-year-old man from Ramacca was reported by the Carabinieri for carrying offensive objects. A blank-firing pistol, ammunition, and two knives were seized. Intensified checks are being carried out in the province of Catania.
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Catania: A highly endangered chimpanzee was found in a home and seized by CITES Carabinieri. The animal was mistreated, and the keeper was reported.
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Misterbianco: Carabinieri foiled a break-in at a fuel station on the SS 417, scaring off the criminals and acquiring footage useful for the investigation.
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Catania: A 53-year-old man was reported by the Carabinieri for violating Special Surveillance requirements after a nighttime check and driving an uninsured car.
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Caltagirone: A 42-year-old man under investigation for mistreatment is given a restraining order, then arrested after making death threats to his ex-wife during the service.
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Catania: A 54-year-old man was arrested by the Sant'Alfio Carabinieri with a rifle in his car and a dangerous escape. The weapon was seized and he was placed in custody.
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In the municipality of Bronte, as part of controls against the use of illegal labor, Carabinieri officers from the Randazzo Company and personnel from the Catania Territorial Labor Inspectorate discovered serious violations in 4…
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Syracuse: A 54-year-old man was arrested and sentenced to 7 years and 5 months for mafia association and drug trafficking between 2019 and 2021.
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In Bronte, a 41-year-old man violated a restraining order, threatened his mother with a knife, and self-harmed. He was arrested by the Carabinieri.
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In Giarre, the Carabinieri arrested two young men for aggravated fraud against a 95-year-old woman. The stolen safe was recovered.
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In Catania, the Carabinieri arrested a minor with 162 doses of drugs and €780 in cash. The arrest was validated and a precautionary measure was issued.
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Randazzo: Carabinieri at De Amicis School discuss bullying and cyberbullying. A meeting with students to promote legality and digital safety.
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Catania, the car thief was identified within hours thanks to investigations by the Carabinieri of Piazza Dante. A 43-year-old man was charged with aggravated theft.
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In Adrano, a man hits two minors on a bicycle and runs away. The 61-year-old man was reported by the Carabinieri for failure to render assistance and personal injury.
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Catania, Carabinieri officers shut down an illegal beauty salon. Medical student reported: 80 illegal drugs seized, and turnover reconstructed at €75.
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Two drug dealers, aged 46 and 37, were arrested by the Carabinieri of the Catania Fontanarossa Operational Unit, in collaboration with the Nesima Station, in the San Leone neighborhood of Catania. The operation, the result of a targeted…
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As part of a comprehensive plan to prevent and combat widespread crime developed by the Catania Provincial Command of the Carabinieri, officers from the Giarre Station, with the support of the Operations and Radiomobile Unit,…
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Scandal at the Acireale cemetery: Carabinieri officers discover piles of human remains, hazardous waste, and safety violations at construction sites. Areas have been seized due to environmental risks and dangers to visitors. The operation, conducted by…
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Catania, Carabinieri operation: former justice collaborator Angelo Mascali and four accomplices arrested. The gang is accused of armed robberies targeting truckers transporting ferrous materials.
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Catania: A 35-year-old Colombian man was arrested for hitting his ex-partner with a rock on Via Velo. The woman suffered a broken nose.
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Carabinieri in Biancavilla arrested a 46-year-old man from Paternò for domestic abuse, attempted extortion, and assault. The man beat his mother after she refused to give him money.
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The Carabinieri of Misterbianco discovered a homemade explosive device in the home of a 39-year-old man. The man was charged with illegal possession of explosives. The Catania Police Headquarters bomb squad intervened to secure the home.
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Catania, Monte Po neighborhood: Illegal connections to the electricity grid discovered. Carabinieri reported four people for energy theft. Illegal connections removed and security restored.
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Biancavilla: Carabinieri found 22 rounds of ammunition in the home of a 24-year-old. He was charged with illegal possession of ammunition. The material was seized.
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Fear erupted on Corso Sicilia in Catania: a man armed with knives threatened passersby. Carabinieri officers from the Piazza Dante Company stopped and disarmed him inside a supermarket, preventing further damage.
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Mascalucia, post office robbery: arrested. He threatened the manager with a box cutter and fled with €959. He was identified by the Carabinieri thanks to video surveillance footage.
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Belpasso and Palagonia, a double operation by the Carabinieri: a 47-year-old man armed with a crowbar was arrested, and a 60-year-old man was arrested on charges of kidnapping and sexual assault. The victim, lured by a fake job advertisement as a caregiver, was…
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Pedara: 47-year-old arrested by Carabinieri for drug cultivation and possession. Marijuana plants, hashish, and nearly a kilo of the substance were seized.
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Paternò: A 40-year-old foreigner was reported by the Carabinieri for threats and illegal possession of a weapon after causing panic at a downtown restaurant.
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In Catania, the Carabinieri seized horses and vehicles used for illegal races organized between Linguaglossa and Castiglione di Sicilia. Two people are under investigation for illegal competitions with minors and the distribution of videos on social media.
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In San Gregorio di Catania, the Carabinieri recovered a stolen car in record time thanks to the prompt intervention of a dispatcher who located the vehicle via GPS. The vehicle's personal effects were also returned.
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In Palagonia, the Carabinieri arrested a 25-year-old man and charged two men with drug dealing. They seized cocaine, hashish, scales, accounting notes, and a video camera. The residence was illegally connected to the electricity grid.
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Catania: A 53-year-old woman was arrested for assaulting her husband. The Carabinieri's prompt intervention prevented serious consequences. The arrest was validated by the judge.
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In Catania, Carabinieri officers in Piazza Dante arrested a 49-year-old woman for possession with intent to sell. Marijuana, cocaine, cash, and packaging materials were seized.
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Carabinieri checkpoints in Adrano and Paternò: reports, fines, and a stolen motorcycle recovered. Road safety enforcement has been stepped up.
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A makeup case containing marijuana, crack, and cocaine was discovered among the garbage in Giarre. Carabinieri are investigating the source of the drugs.
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Catania, 35-year-old arrested: kilos of marijuana, hashish, and €10 found in his car. Operation by the Fontanarossa Carabinieri.
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The Carabinieri of the Catania Provincial Command are intensifying their patrols: reports of drug and drunk driving have been filed, as well as an arrest for resisting arrest and assaulting a public official. Three separate incidents confirm the commitment...
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A major territorial control operation in Catania and its province: the Carabinieri recovered stolen property, seized 90 grams of cocaine, and reported a 29-year-old man found with improper weapons. Fines totaling over €30.000 were also imposed.
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The Catania Local Police, Environmental Section, seized an area for illegal waste disposal and rescued four abused and abandoned dogs.
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A thousand glasses for prisoners in Palermo and Catania with the "Reviewing Life" project. Albano: "A step toward reintegration and personal redemption."
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Carabinieri officers from Fontanarossa arrested a 19-year-old man already under house arrest in Catania, caught with marijuana, hashish, and over €2.700 during a check at a club on Viale Kennedy. The arrest was validated, and the drugs…
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The City of Catania is investing €77.000 to remove architectural barriers by installing approximately 40 ramps for people with disabilities in various areas of the city. This represents a first step toward a more accessible and inclusive city.
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During extraordinary checks, the Carabinieri of Catania Fontanarossa arrested a 47-year-old man and charged a 23-year-old man with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. Approximately 800 grams of narcotics were seized.
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In Paternò, Carabinieri officers from the Mobile Radio Unit stopped a 22-year-old man on a stolen scooter. The vehicle, reported stolen in Nesima, was seized. The young man is being investigated for receiving stolen goods and money laundering.
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Catania Carabinieri seized over 12 kg of drugs from an apartment in the Borgo neighborhood, including marijuana, hashish, cocaine, and hallucinogenic substances. The drugs, destined for the city market, were estimated to have fetched over €200.000.
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In Biancavilla, the Carabinieri reported a 19-year-old and a 31-year-old man caught in the square with a homemade truncheon and a switchblade. Both were charged with illegal possession of weapons.
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In Catania, a 24-year-old man was arrested by the Carabinieri for attempted extortion and receiving stolen goods. After threatening a 38-year-old with €500, he attacked him with a chair in a restaurant. Arrested on Via Antonino di Sangiuliano, he…
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A 42-year-old man who escaped from house arrest at a therapeutic community in Aci Sant'Antonio was arrested by Carabinieri from the Gravina di Catania Mobile Radio Unit. The man was located in San Pietro Clarenza at the…
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The Catania Carabinieri have charged a 32-year-old woman with receiving stolen goods and unlawful use of a credit card. The woman had attempted to make purchases with a stolen card worth over €1.000. The investigation utilized video surveillance and…
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