Puglia News

In Foggia, a crew from the Flying Squad responded quickly to an emergency situation, helping a man reach the emergency room after a sudden illness. Thanks to their prompt action, the man received treatment…
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In Taranto, the Highway Police carried out checks against drunk driving and drug driving. 5 drivers were reported, 5 licenses were withdrawn and 55 points were deducted to ensure road safety.…
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The Taranto State Police reported a 46-year-old for simulating a crime and causing alarm. The man pretended to be the victim of a robbery to justify the lack of money, used for gambling debts. The investigators…
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The 5th edition of Vivicittà will be held in Bari on April 6 and 37, a race organized by Uisp Bari with 10 and 4 km routes. The event promotes sports, health and prevention, with initiatives such as the Prevention Village and access…
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In Torre Santa Susanna and Oria, the State Police, with the support of the Carabinieri and the Guardia di Finanza, have intensified checks on the territory, leading to arrests for possession of weapons, violation of a no-approach sign and drug dealing…
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The Lecce Police arrested two young men for the assault of a 21-year-old on February 8. The victim, hit with a headbutt and a punch, suffered serious trauma. The GIP ordered house arrest with a bracelet…
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Earthquakes in Puglia and Naples: strong tremors in Campi Flegrei and on the Gargano coast. Evacuations, checks and declarations from the Civil Protection. All the updates #Puglia #Campania #Italy #earthquakes #interventions #authorities #tremors…
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A 71-year-old man from Francavilla Fontana was arrested for fatally stabbing his 44-year-old son during an argument. The man, seriously injured in the abdomen, died the next day in hospital. The father was transferred to…
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The Carabinieri of Tricase have arrested two men, a 26-year-old and a 39-year-old, accused of a series of thefts in homes, shops and public places. The investigation, which involved the review of videos and crucial evidence, has led…
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Yesterday evening, the Carabinieri of the Campi Salentina Company carried out blanket checks on the main roads that affect most of the neighboring municipalities. The service allowed them to identify almost a…
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The State Police reported a 32-year-old man at large, despite the refusal of the subject's partner to report, because he was presumed responsible for the crimes of aggravated personal injury and aggravated threats.…
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Eight tourists from the provinces of Bari and Foggia were removed from Melendugno after attacking a lifeguard in Torre dell'Orso. The Lecce Police Chief issued mandatory expulsion orders to those responsible for…
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The Court of Lecce has issued the verdict in the trial resulting from Operation "The Wolf": 22 people have been accused of various crimes, including mafia association, extortion, drug dealing and illegal possession of weapons. Among the various assets…
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The Foggia State Police has intensified extraordinary checks on the territory, identifying 3.500 people and seizing 7 vehicles. 5 orders of removal have been issued in the red zones. #Foggia #Security #Checks #Police…
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An extraordinary territorial control operation in San Vito dei Normanni led to the arrest of a man for drug possession and resisting a public official. In addition, five young people were reported for personal use of…
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The State Police found and seized a drone, some doses of narcotics and a cell phone near the Taranto Prison. #Taranto #Prison #Seizure #Drone #Cellphone…
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In Campi Salentina, a 48-year-old was arrested by the Carabinieri for possession for the purpose of dealing. Cocaine, marijuana and hashish were seized. #CampiSalentina #DrugDealing #Carabinieri #News #Drugs #Arrest
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The Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Lecce remain constantly vigilant in combating the hateful phenomenon of drug dealing. This time, the victim was a young man of…
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A 24-year-old man was arrested in Noha by the Carabinieri for possession of cocaine for the purpose of dealing. During the search, 120 grams of the narcotic substance and packaging material were seized.…
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The Carabinieri have arrested three men responsible for thefts at supermarkets in Salento, reconstructing a picture of aggravated crimes. In a second operation, a 20-year-old who escaped from house arrest was arrested after violating…
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On March 14, the regional robotics competitions will be held in Bari, valid for qualification to the national championships. The event will take place at the IC Japigia 1 Verga and will also host the “Robottando” event. The…
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A building collapses in Bari on via De Amicis: a 72-year-old woman is being searched for under the rubble. Nearby buildings evacuated, Firefighters and Civil Protection at work. #bari #building #collapse #rubble #elderly #news
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The State Police reported four young men of Georgian origin for brawling. The Flying Squad personnel intervened last night in Via Oberdan following a report received by 112 regarding a brawl between a…
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In Monteroni di Lecce, the Carabinieri arrested two brothers from Salento in flagrante delicto for possession of narcotic substances - including cocaine, hashish and marijuana - for the purpose of dealing and for the illicit possession of a rifle…
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In a downtown apartment, the police arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian for resisting a public official and mistreatment of the family. In the throes of a hysterical crisis, he resisted and attempted to bite his wife on the neck, but was…
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The Carabinieri of the Poggiardo Station conducted a police operation that led to the arrest in flagrante delicto of a 40-year-old, already known to the police and currently under house arrest, for…
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The banner "Free Alberto Trentini" was displayed on the facade of the Palazzo di Città, calling for the release of the NGO operator Humanity & Inclusion who is on a humanitarian mission in Venezuela. The latest…
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The State Police arrested two young men from Taranto because they were deemed to be responsible for the crime of possession for the purpose of dealing in narcotics. The continuous anti-drug activity of the Hawks of the Flying Squad has allowed…
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The Brindisi State Police have identified those responsible for two thefts that occurred in a store in Mesagne and a school in Latiano. One man was reported for the thefts, while another was charged with receiving stolen goods. The stolen goods, including a…
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The Foggia Police Headquarters has intensified high-impact checks in various areas of the province, with the involvement of the Police Forces and Local Police. In the first few days of the week, over 1100…
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The Lucera State Police executed a custodial order against a 40-year-old man under preliminary investigation in relation to the crime of attempted murder. The man allegedly went to the post of…
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The State Police reported at large a 40-year-old criminal held as presumed responsible for the crimes of resisting a public official and money laundering and a 22-year-old young man also held as presumed responsible for the…
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The Police received a report regarding a drug dealing activity. After observing the house where the 37-year-old was selling drugs, they intercepted him and searched him. The man tried to throw them off, but the Police entered…
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In Campi Salentina, the Carabinieri arrest a fraudster who, pretending to be a marshal, deceived three elderly women with the excuse of a road accident. Money and jewelry recovered. #CampiSalentina #Carabinieri #ElderlyScams #Security…
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The State Police reported two people: a young man, just over the age of majority, for unjustified carrying of weapons and for their illegal possession; and a 40-year-old for the crimes of private injuries and interruption of public service.…
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The State Police has implemented extraordinary territorial control services in Lecce and the province. In total, 1600 people have been identified and 632 vehicles have been stopped between Poggiardo, Sanarica, Seclì, Aradeo, Neviano,…
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The police have intensified checks to prevent and combat crimes at the request of Police Commissioner Giampietro Lionetti. They have checked businesses and people with criminal records. In Ceglie Messapica, in a workshop they found a…
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Anti-degradation checks by the Bari Local Police: seven fines for illegal waste disposal and closure of an illegal club in Carbonara for irregular food and drink supply. #Bari #LocalPolice #UrbanDegradation…
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The Tar of Ancona cancels the Pnrr competition for teachers in 5 regions: the anonymity rule was violated. The Ministry assures that it concerns only 174 candidates. #Tar #Ancona #Marche #Abruzzo #Puglia #Umbria #EmiliaRomagna #competition #school…
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A 50-year-old man driving a foreign truck was stopped for his abnormal behavior near the port of Bari. The local police reported him for driving under the influence of alcohol and at high speed, not even respecting the…
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In Foggia, last week, approximately 150 men were involved - members of the State Police, the Local Police, the Carabinieri and the Guardia di Finanza - in control operations in the areas most frequented by…
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Following the complaint filed by the mother of a minor, investigations began that led the Carabinieri of Lecce to arrest a man from Parabita, born in 1959, seriously suspected of having committed repeated sexual acts in…
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A precautionary measure order was executed yesterday morning against 11 individuals deemed responsible for the crimes of "criminal association aimed at committing crimes against property and in particular…
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As part of the activities to combat widespread crime, the Carabinieri of the Stations in the province of Brindisi continue their control activities. In Mesagne, San Vito dei Normanni, Carovigno, Latiano and Ceglie Messapica, they have been…
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In order to prevent and combat deviant behavior in urban areas, the Police Chief of Brindisi Giampietro Lionetti has adopted 5 measures of Prohibition of Access to Urban Centers (so-called DACUr.), against those who, during the…
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In Bari, two Afghan citizens arrested on a European warrant for human trafficking. The operation involves Europol and several international police forces. #Bari #Carabinieri #Europol #TraffickingOfMigrants #TraffickingOfHumanBeings #Arrests
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The Carabinieri of the ROS – with the support of the Territorial Arma of Bari and Gorizia and the Operational Support Team at the 13th Carabinieri Regiment “Friuli Venezia Giulia” – have executed a European Investigation Order,…
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State Police operation in Lecce against predatory crimes and drug trafficking. Checks, seizures and reports in the Tramontone area and in the city center. #Lecce #StatePolice #Checks #Security #EnergyTheft #Hashish…
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Murder in Galatone: a 45-year-old was arrested for the killing of Sebastiano Danieli, hit with an axe after a fight on a farm. Investigations underway. #Galatone #Murder #Carabinieri #News #Investigations
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In Taranto, a young man, already under observation by the State Police, was arrested after 700 euros in cash were found in his purse and material for packaging narcotics was found in his…
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A few days ago, a young man from Francavilla Fontana tried to throw himself from the windowsill of his bedroom. A Carabinieri patrol, informed of the incident, immediately arrived on the scene and established a dialogue with…
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In Soleto, a man wearing a balaclava broke into a self-service laundromat, stealing money from the automatic cash register. The Carabinieri stopped him as he tried to escape. Searched and arrested. #Burglary #Theft #Thief…
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In Lecce, a mother and son, already under house arrest for drug dealing, were arrested again after the Carabinieri discovered that they continued to sell drugs from their home. The investigation revealed a coming and going of customers,…
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The Carabinieri are intensifying checks in the province of Brindisi. In Francavilla Fontana, Oria, Erchie and Torre Santa Susanna, individuals convicted of crimes such as fraud, theft, robbery, drugs and aiding and abetting…
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In Taranto, a 20-year-old was arrested by the State Police after a modified gun fell from his waistband during a check. Cocaine was also found. #Taranto #StatePolice #Arrest #Crime #News #Security
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In the center of Lecce, a 44-year-old of Asian origin on a bicycle attacks two young people who were walking. One of the victims makes a video while being hit and posts it on social media. Thanks to the video, the police are able to identify…
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The State Police, during the national day against bullying and cyberbullying, meets 500 kids in 8 different schools between Tricase and San Cassiano. Raises awareness among students on how to prevent and recognize the phenomenon. We talk about…
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The Carabinieri of the Martano Station have executed a custodial order against a 34-year-old man from Salento. The order, issued by the Judge for Preliminary Investigations of the Court of…
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The Foggia State Police executed a custodial order issued against a 35-year-old man under preliminary investigation in relation to the crime of extortion. The subject allegedly carried out several…
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In Lecce, a 76-year-old woman was violently robbed. The investigations of the State Police led to the arrest and sentencing to 3 years and 6 months of a 37-year-old with no criminal record. #Lecce #Robbery #StatePolice #Security #News…
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Since the beginning of 2025, 6 expulsion decrees have been issued by the Prefect of Lecce and one by the Judicial Authority, followed by 7 expulsion orders issued by the Police Chief of the Province of Lecce and executed by the State Police in…
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Foggia, State Police expels 8 illegal non-EU citizens. Two of them had committed crimes of particular social alarm. Operations in progress. #Foggia #Chronicle #Police #Immigration #Security #Expulsions
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Lecce, checks against the malamovida: a 22-year-old arrested for drug dealing and the activity of a club suspended for safety violations. Carabinieri in action in Salento. #Lecce #Malamovida #Security #News #Carabinieri…
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In San Giorgio Ionico, the State Police showed up at a couple's house: 5 packages containing cocaine were found in a kitchen cabinet and 2 blocks of hashish on the table, in addition to everything needed for the…
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The State Police arrested a 35-year-old man presumed responsible for the crimes of resistance, violence, threats, insulting a Public Official, attempted robbery and refusal to provide information about his identity. The personnel…
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The preventive and repressive activity of the Carabinieri of the Casarano Company aimed at combating the dealing and consumption of narcotic substances continues without stopping throughout the territory of the jurisdiction, hitting the "squares of…
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Two Tunisian citizens had stolen a woman's bag, which also contained a pair of AirPods. However, the Carabinieri of Nardò, thanks to geolocalization techniques, tracked them down and arrested them. #Nardo #Carabinieri #news
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The Taranto State Police arrested a 34-year-old Taranto criminal, considered presumed responsible for the crime of possession for the purpose of dealing in narcotics. The man had already been arrested in September 2023 for the…
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The continuation of the anti-drug activity in the Tamburi neighborhood, which last week had already led to the arrest of three people caught dealing inside a private club, has allowed us to note that in the same club subjected…
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The State Police reported a 30-year-old from Taranto because he is considered presumed responsible for the crimes of resisting, insulting a Public Official and injuries. The man allegedly attacked an off-duty Police officer who was attempting…
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State Police officers intervened in via Alfieri following a report of a person being assaulted. When they arrived on site, the officers noticed a man with a head wound who was being treated by 118 personnel. The man, a…
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The State Police arrested a 37-year-old resident of Manduria, for the crimes of personal injury and mistreatment in the family, following an attack against his mother. #Manduria #Aggression #Mother #Son #Threat…
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The State Police in the municipality of Grottaglie rescued an elderly lady, giving her comfort and support. A crew of the Flying Squad of the Grottaglie Police Station, during their usual control services while…
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Prevention of scams against the elderly in Bari: the 2025 project approved with a network of security sentinels and information campaigns for the over 65s #Bari #prevention #security #over65 #scams #localpolice #prefecture #municipalityofBari
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The Brindisi State Police arrested, in execution of an order for the application of a personal precautionary measure of house arrest, a person from the province of Taranto and one from the province of Brindisi for crimes of…
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The State Police arrested three men as presumed responsible for the crime, in conjunction with each other, of possession for the purpose of dealing in narcotics, one of the three also for illegal possession of weapons and ammunition…
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The Carabinieri of the Lecce Company's Mobile Radio Unit have arrested a 17-year-old student of Colombian origins, held responsible for attempted aggravated murder. The episode occurred in the center…
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The Carabinieri of the Soleto Station, in synergy with the NORM of the Maglie Company, have executed a custodial order issued by the Court of Lecce against a 46-year-old originally from Burkina Faso. The…
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The NORM Carabinieri of the Tricase Company have executed a custodial order in prison, issued by the Court of Lecce - GIP Section, against a 37-year-old man, already known to the police. This arrest…
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The State Police officers on duty at the Border Police Office in Brindisi, as part of the widespread checks set up in the port, in order to intensify the activity of contrasting the phenomenon of immigration…
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The State Police arrested a 51-year-old and a 37-year-old for the crime of attempted aggravated theft. In detail, within the scope of specific services set up for the prevention and contrast of predatory crimes committed along the…
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Since the beginning of the year, the State Police has increased its territorial control activities in the city of Cerignola, with high-impact activities and extraordinary control services to meet the needs of…
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The State Police has carried out an incisive activity of prevention and repression of crimes in Mesagne, with an increase in security devices, coordinated by Police Chief Giampietro Lionetti. The activity is part of the…
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The State Police suspends the activity of a Chinese restaurant in the Italia-Montegranaro district of Taranto, following several checks carried out by the Police of the Administrative Squad, together with personnel from the…
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NAS Taranto intervention in the Province of Brindisi: several social-health and welfare facilities are inspected; among these, two are closed due to the lack of authorization to operate. #Brindisi #Taranto #Carabinieri #NAS
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