TARANTO

State Police conducted intense anti-drug operations in the Old Town: four arrests for drug dealing and weapons offenses. Cocaine, heroin, hashish, and an illegal handgun were seized. A 36-year-old man was also charged with illegal fireworks.
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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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State Police conducted extraordinary weekend checks in Taranto's city center: 12 illegal parking attendants were identified and fined, seven were reported for non-compliance with the DACUR (Regional Action for the Prevention of Traffic Accidents and Restrictions on Urban Traffic), nine young people were reported for drug-related offences, and a citizen was arrested.
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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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Val d'Agri: Carabinieri checks in Viggiano, 5 reports for impaired driving, fraud, and false identification, 3 vehicles seized, and 8 traffic fines.
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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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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 arrested two men for aggravated robbery at a supermarket in the Taranto 2 neighborhood. A woman and a third man were charged with aggravated theft. The stolen goods were recovered.
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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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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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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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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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State Police raided Taranto: two men, aged 59 and 38, already known to law enforcement, were arrested in the Paolo VI neighborhood for hashish dealing. Drugs, cash, and scales were seized.
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Taranto State Police arrested an 18-year-old caught in an abandoned apartment used as a drug lab. Cocaine, scales, and an illegal handgun were seized.
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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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In Manduria, police arrested a man and a woman after finding cocaine, marijuana, weapons, and ammunition hidden in a wall. The man was taken to prison, and the woman was placed under house arrest. Drugs, guns, and more were seized.
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In 2025, the Taranto State Police arrested 70 people and seized 69 kg of drugs, including cocaine, hashish, and heroin. The anti-drug operations of the Flying Squad's Falcons also led to the seizure of approximately €32.700...
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The Taranto State Police have ordered the 30-day suspension of a recreational club on Via Generale Messina following the attempted murder on September 29th. The club, which had already been reported several times, was frequented by people with...
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Taranto State Police arrested a 19-year-old suspected of cocaine trafficking. Stopped by the Flying Squad while making a home delivery, he was hiding 19 grams of cocaine divided into 21 doses, a pocketknife, and...
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A 53-year-old caregiver was arrested in Taranto on charges of aggravated theft involving two elderly disabled people. Caught by surveillance cameras, she allegedly stole large sums of money over time.
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Taranto, police checks: 9 illegal parking attendants reported, 3 arrested, and a pizzeria closed for energy theft and poor hygiene.
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State Police arrested a 33-year-old man from Grottaglie for mistreatment, extortion, and resisting arrest. The man, armed with knives, had threatened his parents for money and drugs.
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State Police arrested a 22-year-old man believed responsible for the attempted murder of a 46-year-old man stabbed on Via Generale Messina in Taranto. The young man, already known to law enforcement, admitted his responsibility and was...
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Carabinieri from the Taranto NAS seized 1.200 kg of preserved vegetables in oil in the province of Brindisi, discovered without labeling or traceability information, with a market value of approximately €25.000.
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There were moments of high tension along the seafront: a man threatened to jump, but was saved thanks to the prompt intervention of the State Police. A plainclothes officer played a crucial role in establishing a dialogue...
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State Police arrested a 49-year-old convicted felon in Taranto who, despite being under house arrest for drug charges, continued dealing drugs from his home. 150 grams of hashish were seized.
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In Grottaglie, State Police arrested a 31-year-old man from Brindisi for stalking, insulting, and resisting a public official. The man, caught outside his ex-partner's home, was found with a knife and carpentry tools.
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A 48-year-old man from Martina Franca was arrested by the State Police for stalking his ex-wife's partner. Already warned in 2020 and subject to a restraining order, he allegedly committed serious acts...
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A 34-year-old woman from Taranto was arrested by the State Police for attempted extortion, damaging public documents, disrupting a public service, and resisting a public official, after threatening her mother and employees...
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The Taranto Police Chief issued a mandatory expulsion order and a banishment order against three youths from the Bari province following an attack on August 24th outside a nightclub in Castellaneta. The men have criminal records,…
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Joint checks between the State Police and the Port Authority in Taranto continue: a beach resort owner has been reported for illegally occupying state-owned maritime property and fined nearly €3.
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Taranto, an unlicensed beautician's business was discovered during a police report: a 22-year-old woman was charged with unlawful practice and her 23-year-old partner was charged with resisting a public officer. Equipment was seized.
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A 32-year-old man, under the influence, attacked customers and officers at a bar near Taranto. Arrested for attempted robbery and resisting arrest, he had a criminal record and a deportation order from 2018.
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A 49-year-old woman was arrested by the State Police on charges of extortion. After a paid meeting with a young man, she allegedly demanded money to return a forgotten ring, threatening retaliation.
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Hero dog Bruno killed: Brambilla calls for justice and invokes his law. “Punish with the utmost severity whoever committed this vile act.”
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Summer checks by the Highway Police: 47 violations for incorrect use of the cell phone while driving, over 13 thousand euros in fines and 175 points deducted. Prevention campaign to reduce accidents on the roads towards Salento.
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The State Police has intensified checks in the Borgo Umbertino and Città Vecchia neighborhoods, which are very busy during the summer.
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The State Police arrested four Georgian citizens accused of aggravated robbery and attempted home invasion in Taranto. The events date back to April and involved a disabled elderly man. The investigations coordinated by the Prosecutor's Office of…
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Taranto, three men missing at sea for over 24 hours. Having left from Molo Santa Lucia, they have disappeared in the Gulf. Massive searches are underway by sea and air. No sightings so far.
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Taranto, 26-year-old Nigerian arrested for mistreatment and threats. He escapes from house arrest after arrest: tracked down and taken to prison
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Minister Piantedosi expressed gratitude to the two officers from Taranto who captured the murderers of Brigadier Legrottaglie. A medal for civil valor was proposed for them
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In Taranto, a 54-year-old man with a criminal record and just out of prison was arrested by the State Police for threats and stalking against his ex-partner. The intervention of the woman's mother avoided consequences…
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A 34-year-old Afghan citizen was arrested by the State Police after verbally attacking two female post office employees and resisting the police officers who intervened. The man continued to behave violently…
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In Taranto, a 15-year-old boy was reported for resisting a public official after a dangerous chase with the police and then losing control of the car, crashing into a pole. Found with hashish, he was also…
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A 50-year-old criminal was arrested by the police for aggravated improper robbery. After the theft in a supermarket in the Tamburi neighborhood, he allegedly threatened an employee with a knife. The man was stopped and taken to prison.
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The State Police arrested a 51-year-old criminal in Taranto who was found in possession of a clandestine pistol, ammunition and blank-firing weapons. The man was stopped by the Falcons of the Flying Squad during checks in the areas at risk…
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The Taranto Police Headquarters has increased its control services with evening operations in the busiest areas of the city. Nine illegal parking attendants were reported, a recreational club frequented by criminals was closed, a…
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A 39-year-old criminal from Brindisi was arrested in Grottaglie after a dangerous chase in a stolen car. The man, suspected of two robberies, was stopped by the police and transferred to prison #Grottaglie #Traantocronaca…
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In Taranto, a 55-year-old man was arrested by the State Police for stalking, threats and violations of precautionary measures. He attacked his wife and threatened the 118 health workers with a knife #StatePolice #Tarantocronaca…
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The State Police arrested a 58-year-old woman in Taranto for possession of cocaine and hashish for the purpose of dealing. After days of observation, the Hawks intervened, surprising her at home. Drugs, money and material for the…
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Two arrests for evasion and drug dealing. The police seize cocaine and packaging material. The suspects were already under house arrest #Tarantoprimopiano #PoliziaDiStato #SquadraMobile #Falchi #DrugDealing #Evasion #ArrestsTaranto…
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The State Police arrested a 37-year-old in Taranto who was caught threatening and attempting to assault his mother while drunk. The man, who had already been removed from his home, was stopped while he was trying to break down the door of the house.…
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Two raids by the Borgo Police Station in Taranto: mussels processed without traceability and in dilapidated environments seized. Three people reported. #Taranto #Police #Mussels #IllegalMussels #FoodSafety #Traceability
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Two men aged 38 and 59 arrested by the State Police in Taranto for possession for the purpose of dealing: searches in the Talsano and Salinella districts led to the seizure of cocaine in doses, packaging material and…
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In Taranto, a 40-year-old woman was arrested by the police for improper robbery after stealing cosmetics and attacking the owner of a shop #Tarantocronaca #Tarantoprimopiano #ImproperRobbery #StatePolice #PugliaNews #Arrest…
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The State Police seized assets worth over 1,5 million euros from a 47-year-old Taranto man sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of entrepreneur Cosimo Nardelli. The assets, fictitiously registered in the name of third parties, were deemed…
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28-year-old arrested for domestic abuse: his wife confessed after an interview with the agents. Attacks also in front of the children #Manduria #Tarantocronaca #Tarantoprimopiano #FamilyAbuse #DomesticViolence…
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State Police arrest a 24-year-old in Taranto for dealing hashish. About 500 grams of drugs were recovered during a house search. The 24-year-old also received online orders and delivered to homes. Drugs seized,…
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The State Police arrested a 59-year-old in Taranto for attempted extortion. After stealing watches and demanding money, the businessman, fearing for his safety, reported the man, who was already detained for other crimes…
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The State Police arrested two men from Taranto believed to be responsible for the 108 euro robbery that took place in October at the "Martina 4" Post Office. The investigation, coordinated by the Taranto Prosecutor's Office, led to the issuing of…
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A 44-year-old homeless man was arrested by the State Police for trespassing, assault and resisting a public official after beating the owners of a B&B in Taranto. The individual, already…
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In Taranto, a 45-year-old man was arrested for online scams involving fictitious sales of electronic devices. The scammer had defrauded numerous victims in Italy, promising products that were never delivered. The…
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In Leporano (TA), the Carabinieri arrested Daniele Di Palmo, a fugitive since September 2024 and head of a criminal group active in international drug trafficking. The arrest was carried out following an investigative operation…
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A 26-year-old from Taranto has been reported for aggravated defamation via social media after insulting police officers engaged in a road check. The complaint comes after monitoring comments on the official page…
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The State Police arrested a 22-year-old Ivorian accused of attempted murder and robbery in Taranto. The young man injured a 39-year-old and ransacked the apartment, leaving traces of blood. The boy was arrested and transferred to…
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During the course of the usual anti-drug operations, the State Police arrested a 50-year-old woman and a young man in his early 20s because they were considered presumed responsible for the crime of possession of narcotics for the purpose of dealing.…
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The State Police arrested a 22-year-old man from Taranto, accused of possession of cocaine for the purpose of dealing. The arrest occurred after days of investigations and searches that led to the discovery of over 100 grams of…
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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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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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Russian hacker attack on Italy: the NoName057(16) group hits banks and transport. Linate and Malpensa airports and Intesa Sanpaolo hit #russia #attacks #hacker #Italy #transport #banks #websites #SergioMattarella
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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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The investigations carried out by the Flying Squad began last year following the arrest in flagrante by the Taranto Carabinieri of a 36-year-old from Taranto found in possession of some weapons reported stolen…
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In Taranto, a 27-year-old was arrested after the Hawks of the Flying Squad discovered 20 kg of homemade barrels hidden in a coffin at a funeral home. #Taranto #PoliziaDiStato #Barrels #NewYear's Eve #Chronicle
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The Carabinieri of the NAS of Taranto have intensified controls during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the result of which are numerous reports, sanctions and seizures of structures and food. #Taranto #Budget #Controls…
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In four separate operations in different neighborhoods of the city, the police of the Flying Squad seized a large quantity of so-called "New Year's Eve fireworks", with two arrests and as many reports for the crimes of...
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