Puglia Close up

Brindisi, a large dog wandered onto state highway 379: the State Police intervened with the safety car device and returned the dog to its owner.
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Brindisi: State Police arrest a convicted felon under house arrest. He has cocaine, hashish, cash, and drug-dealing equipment in his home.
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Lecce, a busy day of operations for the Carabinieri: operations in Sanarica and Galatina, including emergencies, taser use, and safety at healthcare facilities.
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Lecce, a busy day for the Carabinieri: three arrests between Copertino and Surbo, over 360 grams of cocaine, €52 in cash, and three firearms seized.
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Foggia and its province conducted extraordinary checks in December: 14 high-impact operations, over 15 people identified, 28 arrests, and drug seizures.
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The Municipality of Bari is funding 57 educational projects in city schools for €163, focusing on well-being, digital innovation, inclusion, and local networks.
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Manfredonia, a woman engulfed in flames is saved by the State Police: rapid and courageous intervention in Siponto averts a tragedy.
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A weekend of extraordinary checks in the Lecce area: three drug-related arrests, fines for illegal work, and a widespread Carabinieri presence in Lecce and Gallipoli.
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Fatal accident at the former Ilva steelworks in Taranto: 46-year-old worker falls from converter at steelworks 2. Unions immediately strike and safety investigations.
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In Supersano (Lecce), the Carabinieri arrested a Romanian fugitive wanted throughout Europe for serious crimes. The Investigative Unit's operation was carried out thanks to international cooperation.
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A shooting in Nardò on January 1st: a man and his minor son were arrested for attempted aggravated murder after a domestic dispute escalated into armed violence.
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Gallipoli, domestic violence: 51-year-old arrested after attacking his wife and daughter and striking a Carabinieri officer. Police intervened and he was taken into custody in Lecce.
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Brindisi, a father and son were growing marijuana at home: they were arrested by the State Police. An indoor grow containing drugs and scales was seized.
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A safe New Year's Eve in Lecce and Monteroni: drug arrests, reports, roadside checks, and life-saving tickets issued in the Carabinieri operation.
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Mesagne, violent brawl in the Villa Comunale: State Police issued five "Daspo Willy" orders following the clashes on December 8th. Arrest for attempted murder and bans of up to three years.
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A 57-year-old man who had been on the run since 2017 was arrested in Tiggiano: the Carabinieri executed a prison warrant issued by the Lecce Prosecutor's Office after months of investigations in the area.
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Christmas and New Year's Eve in Bari: free concerts, street bands, and rock 'n' roll in Piazza del Ferrarese and the historic center from December 27th to January 6th.
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A nightclub in Martina Franca has been closed for 40 days: State Police ordered the suspension after a stabbing brawl left two people seriously injured.
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Online grooming of a 13-year-old girl in Mantua: five investigated for producing child pornography. The Postal Police investigation is crucial.
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State Police conducted an anti-drug operation in Salento: four men were arrested in Tuglie and over 14 kilos of hashish and cocaine were seized. The operation is part of the Lecce Police Headquarters' anti-drug operations.
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Over the past three months, the Foggia Police Chief has issued 25 warnings for stalking and domestic violence. The State Police has strengthened its preventive measures to protect victims.
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Lecce: State Police identified and charged two young men for the attack on two Iraqi citizens in a city bar.
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Carabinieri conduct a major anti-mafia raid in Brindisi, Lecce, and Chieti: 13 arrest warrants issued against the Pasimeni–Vitale–Vicientino clan. Assets worth €600 seized.
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Lecce: A man wanted since 2022 for serious child abuse has been arrested in Spain thanks to the Carabinieri and international cooperation.
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Lecce: State Police conduct extraordinary checks in Salento, drug-related arrests, and enhanced prevention measures and services in the local area.
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Anti-mafia operation in the Brindisi and Lecce areas: Carabinieri arrest 14 members of the Mesagne and Torre del Greco branches of the Sacra Corona Unita. The clan's operational base and assets worth €600 were seized.
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Attempted sexual assault on MilanoState Police arrested a 40-year-old man on Via Capecelatro after a 32-year-old woman filed a complaint. Investigations are ongoing; the presumption of innocence applies.
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In Taurisano, State Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Gagliano del Capo for domestic abuse. The man threatened to kill his parents; his father was injured and was rescued by emergency services.
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Gaetano Cicerale, a 49-year-old farmer with no criminal record, was killed by rifle shots in the San Severo countryside. His body was found outside his car. An investigation is ongoing, investigating both personal and professional leads.
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An operation by the Lecce State Police led to the arrest of a 21-year-old with no criminal record caught with 20 kg of hashish in the trunk. The seizure, which occurred between Lecce and Brindisi, confirms the intensified enforcement of...
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Lecce: Inspections into undeclared work and safety, 16 businesses suspended and 40 people reported. Fines of €220 and penalties of €63.500.
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Ceglie Messapica: Carabinieri conduct high-impact checks, reports of drunk driving, money laundering, and drug-related violations.
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Lecce: State Police conducted extraordinary checks in Salento. 2276 people and 1079 vehicles were identified, and several reports were filed in Lecce, Gallipoli, Nardò, and other cities.
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Mesagne: Brawl at the Villa Comunale, one seriously injured and one arrested for attempted murder, with five youths reported by the State Police.
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In Brindisi, a woman was attacked while walking her dog by a young man armed with a knife. The State Police identified the perpetrator, reported him, and initiated the deportation process. Full details of the operation.
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Tatiana Tramacere was found after 11 days in a friend's attic: investigators believe it was a deliberate absence. The young woman has now returned home with her family.
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Tatiana Tramacere, missing since November 24, was found alive in an attic in Nardò: suspected kidnapping, a cheering crowd, and a 30-year-old man taken to police. Investigations are ongoing.
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Tatiana Tramacere, 27, disappeared from Nardò on November 24th. An influencer and psychology student, she had purchased tickets to Brescia that she never used. Her family, Carabinieri, and the Lecce Prosecutor's Office are investigating multiple leads, including social media,…
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State Police rescued a 35-year-old Taranto man with suicidal intentions on the waterfront: 15 minutes of mediation, empathy, and coordinated action prevented the worst. The man was handed over to emergency medical services.
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Lecce: Police arrest a 40-year-old man for mistreatment, aggravated assault, and threats after a violent attack on his partner on Viale Grassi.
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Lecce: State Police conduct extraordinary checks throughout the city and province, with thousands of inspections, fines, reports, and preventative measures.
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Vicenza: Operation Emigratis dismantles a construction equipment theft ring. 14 excavators recovered, 12 reported, and 7 precautionary measures executed.
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In Salento, the Carabinieri conducted two days of checks on food businesses, drug trafficking, and counterfeit products. Seizures, fines, and one arrest resulted. The investigation is still in the preliminary phase.
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Bari: Carabinieri execute 12 measures against the Strisciuglio clan. The "Lockdown" investigation reveals rituals, drug trafficking, extortion, and weapons in the San Paolo district.
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Martina Franca: A 19-year-old man was arrested and two minors were charged with drug dealing. Hashish, marijuana, and cash were seized during checks in the historic center.
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Matino: A partner with severe disabilities reports abuse. Carabinieri arrest a 48-year-old after yet another assault that occurred during a domestic dispute.
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The Ministry of Culture has allocated €8,96 million from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) to secure 27 places of worship and bell towers in seven regions against seismic hazards. Projects are being implemented in Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Marche, Puglia, Tuscany, and Piedmont.
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State Police conducted extraordinary checks in the province of Lecce: over 2.600 people were checked, drug-related arrests were made, seizures were made, and preventive measures were implemented, including warnings, banishment orders (DASPO) and expulsion orders.
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Regional elections 2025: Stefani (Veneto), Fico (Campania), and Decaro (Puglia) win with margins of over 60%. The center-right and center-left maintain their regional governments, but turnout plummets to between 41% and 44%.
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Regional elections 2025 in Veneto, Campania, and Puglia: turnout plummets, with Zaia, De Luca, and Emiliano's terms coming to an end. This is the last day of voting before the decisive vote count that will reshape the national political balance.
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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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Francavilla Fontana: A 20-year-old man was arrested for attempted extortion and stalking after threatening, harming, and intimidating the victim between September and November 2025.
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Latiano: Carabinieri conduct high-impact checks, resulting in three complaints and four drug-related reports, including confiscated weapons, violations, and searches.
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Tragedy in Calimera, in the Lecce province: an 8-year-old boy was found dead at home with injuries and signs of strangulation. Shortly before, the body of his 35-year-old mother had been recovered from the sea near Torre dell'Orso. The Carabinieri investigation…
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Anti-drug operation in Pulsano: State Police arrested two brothers and a minor caught in an apartment used as a drug dealing facility. Hashish, cocaine, cash, and packaging materials were seized.
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The State Police's extraordinary checks continue in Lecce and the surrounding province, with joint operations targeting drug dealing, nightlife, predatory crimes, commercial irregularities, and traffic violations. Issued...
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Galatone: An overloaded van leads the Carabinieri to discover an illegal landfill with hazardous waste in Seclì. The vehicle has been seized and investigations are ongoing.
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In Casarano, the State Police reported a 36-year-old man found growing marijuana at home. During the house search, nearly 5 kg of the drug were seized, including dried inflorescences, leaves, and marijuana powder.
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Presicce-Acquarica: 61-year-old arrested by State Police for dealing cocaine while hiding behind a fruit and vegetable shop. He was caught red-handed.
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Brindisi: 48-year-old arrested for robbing the San Pietro Vernotico armored van. Shotgun blasts, stolen weapon, and escape reconstructed by Carabinieri.
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Matino: 37-year-old man under house arrest arrested by Carabinieri after throwing a gas canister and attempting to escape across rooftops.
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Three minors from Foggia, aged 17, 15, and 14, were placed under precautionary measures for aggravated robbery and personal injury committed in May 2025. The operation, coordinated by the Bari Juvenile Prosecutor's Office and the…
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Nardò: Romanian man threatens 78-year-old Romanian with a gun. Police report the man, and the Police Chief orders his removal within ten days.
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Martina Franca: An 82-year-old man disappeared in the woods while hunting for mushrooms. He was found two hours later by police, civil protection, and mountain rescue.
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Lecce: Carabinieri conduct drug checks at schools in Poggiardo and Santa Cesarea Terme. An 18-year-old is charged with marijuana possession.
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The State Police have executed a pretrial detention order against a man from northern Salento accused of sexual assault and aggravated assault against a 20-year-old woman from Bari. The investigation began after the complaint…
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In Cerignola, the State Police arrested a 38-year-old repeat offender, unaccounted for for months, who was sentenced to over eight years in prison. He was found with a pistol with a scratched serial number, ammunition, cash, and cell phones.
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Taranto, the State Police is stepping up repatriations: 25 individuals will be expelled in 2025, including those with criminal convictions for violence, drug dealing, and resistance.
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Taranto: A 37-year-old man suffering a nervous breakdown attacks police officers with a blade. He was arrested by the State Police and placed under house arrest.
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Carabinieri operation in Fasano: Onofrio Margaritondo, a prominent member of the Sacra Corona Unita, was arrested. He was found in a villa with weapons, cash, false documents, and a jammer. He had been a fugitive since 2023.
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Taranto: 20-year-old arrested with illegal pistol and .22 caliber bullets. The weapon was seized and sent to the Bari forensic police for analysis.
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Lecce: State Police conducted extraordinary checks between Lecce, Gallipoli, and Nardò. Weapons and drugs were seized, two reports were filed, and over 4.000 people were checked.
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In Fasano, the Carabinieri arrested a 23-year-old man believed responsible for numerous aggravated thefts committed between 2024 and 2025. Identified by surveillance cameras, he confessed to the robberies and explained that he was acting to purchase drugs. Arranged…
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The Lecce State Police have executed a house arrest warrant against a 35-year-old man from Lizzanello, under investigation for aggravated incitement to commit crimes involving the glorification of terrorism. The investigation, launched…
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Anti-drug operations in Salento: Carabinieri arrested two men in Lecce and Leverano for possession of marijuana and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. 850 grams of the drug were seized.
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In Brindisi, Carabinieri arrested a married couple and discovered a marijuana plantation with 540 plants and 43 kg of the drug ready for sale. Production tools and materials were seized.
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Lecce: Two arrests for domestic violence in Supersano and Ugento. Carabinieri arrested two young men accused of assaulting their parents.
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Mesagne: State Police arrest a man sentenced to 7 years and 4 months for two robberies and an attempted robbery committed in 2023.
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In Taranto, State Police arrested a 54-year-old convicted felon found in possession of illegal weapons, homemade explosives, and drugs. The man, discovered by the Flying Squad, was hiding the modified pistol in his clothing and…
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The 2025 Storytelling Festival arrives at Bari's Teatro Piccinni: three days of meetings, guests, training, and culture to explore the power of language. Special guest: sociolinguist Vera Gheno.
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Anti-mafia operation in Salento: 16 arrests, 19 suspects, and 51 people involved. The Carabinieri of Lecce dismantled two criminal groups active between Nardò and Gallipoli. Mafia-style kidnappings and violence.
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A 58-year-old man accused of sexual assault on a minor has been arrested in Nardò. The testimony of a woman who witnessed the attack was crucial. The State Police is investigating, and the investigating judge of…
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Bari: Local police donate machinery seized from illegal workshops to technical institutes for student training.
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Rome: The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities invests over €70 million in the security of museums and cultural heritage in seven Italian regions.
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Two arrests for drug dealing in Leverano and Porto Cesareo. A fishmonger's shop was used as a front for drug trafficking. 850 grams of narcotics and cash were seized.
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The Carabinieri are carrying out extraordinary operations in Carovigno: reports of drunk and drug-driving, reports of personal drug use, and numerous checks on vehicles, people, and public establishments.
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