Brindisi News

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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Ceglie Messapica: Carabinieri conduct high-impact checks, reports of drunk driving, money laundering, and drug-related violations.
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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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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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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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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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Francavilla Fontana, Carabinieri conducted extraordinary checks: a man arrested for copper theft, a father and son charged with drugs, and seven young people reported. A restaurant business was also investigated.
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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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Francavilla Fontana, a "high-impact" operation by the Carabinieri: six arrests in Francavilla, Oria, and Torre Santa Susanna. 438 people and 305 vehicles were checked. A raid targeted drug dealing, theft, and violations of precautionary measures.
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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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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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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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State Police discovered a marijuana plantation hidden among vegetation in Mesagne. Twenty plants up to three meters tall were seized. Investigations are underway to identify the growers.
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Fasano: Police find a thirty-six-year-old in possession of child pornography, placing him under house arrest.
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In Francavilla Fontana, the Carabinieri conducted an extraordinary "high-impact" operation: four arrests and one complaint were filed for crimes ranging from crimes against persons and property to domestic violence. Weapons and ammunition were seized.
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Severe weather in Puglia: 63-year-old man missing in Ostuni dies. Car swept away by floodwaters, wife rescued. Carovigno, Oria, Mesagne, and Brindisi were also affected.
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Carabinieri special operation in the Brindisi area: 8 arrests for drugs, violence, and violations of precautionary measures. Over 300 grams of narcotics and cash were seized. High-impact raids in nightlife areas and…
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State Police in Mesagne arrested a 42-year-old convicted felon found in possession of 1 kg of heroin. The man, after a scooter and foot chase, attempted to dispose of the drugs but was stopped by officers. He is now being held…
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The Carabinieri of San Vito dei Normanni, as part of an extraordinary territorial control operation, arrested seven people for drugs, electricity theft, aiding and abetting prostitution, and money laundering…
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Brindisi State Police arrested a 46-year-old man and his two sons, aged 19 and 23, for possession of marijuana with intent to sell. Over 500 grams of the drug were seized, hidden in a bin, along with scales and equipment for…
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Carabinieri conducted extraordinary checks in Fasano: two reports of drunk driving, one administrative citation, and three licenses revoked. Sixty-five people were identified and 65 vehicles were checked.
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In Mesagne, a man from the province of Lecce was arrested and placed under house arrest for resisting arrest, assaulting a public official, and aggravated criminal damage. Last February, he attempted to run over an officer during a pursuit.
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In Brindisi, a young man and his father were arrested for possession with intent to sell. Police found 2 kg of hashish, small amounts of marijuana, precision scales, and €16.785 in cash hidden in the home, including in the refrigerator.
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Brindisi, Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to illness. The Iranian passenger disappeared in Germany in 2024. No impact on traffic.
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Brigadier Chief Carlo Legrottaglie, of the Francavilla Fontana Radiomobile Unit, died on duty. The Carabinieri express their condolences and closeness to the family. Those responsible have been arrested.
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Scam in Ceglie Messapica with the trick of a fake accident: elderly woman deceived, 24-year-old arrested in Nola.
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Brawl between four young people in Corso Umberto in Brindisi: a Tunisian injured two Pakistanis with a knife. All those involved were reported at large #Brindisicronaca #Brindisiprimopiano #Pugliacronaca #Brawl #StatePolice…
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Tragedy in Torchiarolo, in the province of Brindisi: three young people lose their lives in an accident on the SP85. Car hits a tree, then flames. Community shocked, investigations underway. #torchiarolo #car #accident #deaths #youngsters #brindisi…
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The perpetrator of the fatal accident on the SS2 in the province of Brindisi turned himself in in the early hours of May 605. After being questioned by the State Police, he was charged with road homicide and failure to provide assistance.…
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Seven arrests in San Vito dei Normanni and surrounding municipalities in an extraordinary service by the Carabinieri. The crimes include robbery, drug dealing, evasion, damage and threats. #SanVitoDeiNormanni #Carabinieri #Arrests #Brindisi #Security…
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A 43-year-old with no criminal record was arrested in Carovigno for possession of drugs for the purpose of dealing and illegal possession of bladed weapons. During the search, 650 grams of hashish, cocaine and several sabres were found. The man is now in prison in…
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A routine check by the Highway Patrol avoided potentially serious consequences: the driver of a school bus headed for a field trip had a blood alcohol level over the limit. License withdrawn, fine of 724 euros, and replacement…
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Mesagne, 16-year-old arrested with drugs during a check: hashish, cocaine and scales found. Transferred to penal community after questioning. #drugdealing #news #Mesagne #Brindisi #Police
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In Brindisi, a 45-year-old was arrested by the State Police after trying to defraud an elderly woman from Ostuni, making her believe that her son was involved in a serious accident and needed bail. The timely intervention…
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During an extraordinary control operation, the Carabinieri of Francavilla Fontana arrested a manager for electricity theft, reported car thieves and scammers, and identified building irregularities in two properties…
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As part of the services aimed at curbing the unfortunate phenomenon of car thefts, the Carabinieri of the San Vito dei Normanni Station have arrested two individuals in flagrante delicto for money laundering and violation of obligations…
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Over the past week, the State Police has carried out extensive checks aimed at combating illegal immigration, drug, arms and explosives trafficking and crimes of illegal entry with false documentation and…
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In Fasano (BR), the Carabinieri carried out an extraordinary territorial control service, during which they arrested two people for possession of narcotics for the purpose of dealing and administratively reported two…
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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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The Carabinieri, as part of a service aimed at preventing and combating the illicit flow and sale of dangerous fireworks and ensuring greater security in view of the imminent celebrations of…
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In Brindisi, the State Police arrested a criminal found in possession of drugs, almost a thousand euros in cash and apparently counterfeit banknotes. Details on the operation and the seizure. #Brindisi #StatePolice #News…
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Discover the activities of the Brindisi State Police in 2024: management of the G7, fight against organized crime, extraordinary checks on the territory and promotion of the culture of legality in schools. #Brindisi #PoliziaDiStato…
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The State Police of Brindisi, in the capital, arrested a 42-year-old local man red-handed, investigated for possession of narcotics for the purpose of dealing. #news #brindisi #puglia
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Francavilla Fontana: young man arrested for drug dealing in the municipal park. Carabinieri find 64 doses of hashish and packaging material. #FrancavillaFontana #Carabinieri #DrugDealing #News
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Ostuni: 24-year-old arrested by the State Police for drug trafficking. Cocaine, hashish, material for packaging doses and over 4 thousand euros in cash seized. #Ostuni #StatePolice #DrugTrafficking #News #Arrest
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The Carabinieri of the Torre S. Susanna Station have carried out an extraordinary service of territorial control. In this context, they have reported 6 people for fraud. #news #carabinieri #torresantasusanna #brindisi…
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Three reported for unjustified possession of tools for burglary and copper theft. All burdened by numerous criminal and police records for property crimes. #news #mesagne #puglia
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In Brindisi, the officers of the Office of General Prevention and Public Aid of the Police Headquarters checked 120 vehicles and 300 people, while in Ostuni and Mesagne, the officers of the Police Stations checked a total of 320…
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In Latiano and Oria, an incisive activity of prevention and repression of crimes was carried out, with an enhancement of security devices, coordinated by the Police Commissioner Giampietro Lionetti. #news #brindisi #puglia
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In San Vito dei Normanni, the Carabinieri of the Station and the Operational and Radiomobile Nucleus of the local Company arrested a 35-year-old in flagrante delicto for the crimes of extortion and possession for the purpose of dealing drugs.…
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He hid a gun with a scratched serial number and ammunition in his children's bedroom, the Carabinieri arrest a 33-year-old, in San Vito dei Normanni (BR), a 58-year-old reported for illegal possession of 431 kg of diesel fuel for motor vehicles and…
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As part of the services arranged by the Provincial Carabinieri Command of Brindisi, aimed at raising the level of crime prevention and ensuring a safety framework, the Carabinieri of the San Vito dei Normanni Company, in the…
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The intervention of the Brindisi State Police prevented a tragedy from occurring in a villa on the outskirts of the city. A woman, in fact, during a particularly heated argument with her partner, the victim of the…
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The State Police, Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza of the province of Brindisi have carried out an incisive activity of prevention and repression of crimes, with an enhancement of security devices in the municipalities of Cisternino and Villa…
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The Carabinieri of the local Company have carried out numerous territorial control services with the use of patrols and canine units of the Carabinieri along the most frequented streets and squares. #chronicle #fasano…
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The Brindisi State Police has executed a custodial order against 2 individuals deemed responsible for the crime of attempted extortion, aggravated by mafia methods, against an entrepreneur…
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The man, armed with a gun and his face covered by a balaclava, carried out two robberies in quick succession against two commercial businesses; the first in Oria, against a pizzeria where, under threat…
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Extraordinary territorial control service, two arrests for possession of narcotics for the purpose of dealing and evasion. #news #francavillafontana #puglia
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In recent months, territorial control services have been further strengthened by Police Chief Giampietro Lionetti, especially in the most frequented areas of the city #brindisicronaca #pugliacronaca
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On the evening of October 18, in Francavilla Fontana, the Carabinieri of the Operative and Radiomobile Nucleus of the local Company arrested in flagrante delicto a 47-year-old, already known to the authorities, on charges of illegal possession of weapons,…
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In the past few months, the woman had already filed a complaint against her ex-partner who, never having accepted the end of their romantic relationship, had begun to implement numerous persecutory behaviors against…
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Activities to combat scams, three discovered by the Carabinieri in the last few days, two of which were against the elderly. #news #brindisi #puglia
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An officer of the Brindisi State Police, off duty, foiled a theft in a house in San Vito dei Normanni. #sanvitodeinormanni #brindisi #police #poliziadistato #news #attemptedtheft #theft
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The Carabinieri of the San Vito dei Normanni Company carried out an extraordinary service of territorial control in Ceglie Messapica #cegliemessapicacronaca #brindisicronaca #pugliacronaca
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The Brindisi State Police arrested a 29-year-old for kidnapping and assault after kidnapping a child and attacking his sister. The timely intervention of the police, alerted by citizens, allowed…
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Francavilla Fontana (Brindisi), 4 people arrested for evasion and violation of the narcotics law and a total of 8 people reported for brawling and driving under the influence of alcohol and narcotics #news #Puglia…
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In recent days, the Carabinieri of the Torre Santa Susanna Station together with their colleagues from the Operational and Radiomobile Unit of the Francavilla Fontana Company arrested in flagrante delicto a 26-year-old local man, already known to the…
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At the end of the formal procedures, the two arrested were taken to the Taranto prison as ordered by the Judicial Authority. #news #francavillafontana #puglia
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In recent days, the Carabinieri of the Operational and Radiomobile Unit of the Francavilla Fontana Company and the Erchie Station (BR) have arrested two individuals, a 55-year-old and a 42-year-old, investigated in relation to a series of crimes against…
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The Carabinieri of the Brindisi Company have executed a custodial order in prison against five people. #news #brindisi #puglia
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The Mesagne Public Safety Police Station, in collaboration with the National Association of the State Police, next Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 16:30 pm, at the Meeting Room of the Multipurpose Center - Association of…
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For months the entire territory of the province of Brindisi has seen a strengthening of the territorial control services with security devices. Precisely within the scope of these services of prevention and repression of crimes in San Pietro…
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On September 11, 2024, in Fasano, the Carabinieri of the Operational Section of the local Company executed an order implementing the precautionary measure in prison issued by the GIP of the Court of Lecce, at the request of the same Prosecutor's Office…
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Extraordinary territorial control service carried out by the Carabinieri of the Francavilla Fontana Company. One arrest for evasion. A total of 5 people were reported for the crimes of fraud, failure to report ammunition and transportation…
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He had set up a greenhouse for growing marijuana inside the house, a 23-year-old arrested for cultivation and illegal possession of drugs. #news #brindisi #puglia
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The man is held responsible for having carried out acts aimed at causing the death of his brother-in-law, for having, at the height of an argument for trivial reasons, fired three shots from a rifle at the latter's address. The arrested man did not succeed in his…
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