Dario Cirrincione, a Palermo-born journalist and author of the book "Figli dei Boss – Vite in cerca di verità e riscatto" (San Paolo Publishing House), has won the Giancarlo Siani Journalism Award. The prestigious award was presented in the renovated "Sala della Mehari di Giancarlo Siani-Sala della Memoria" (Hall of Memory) at the Palazzo delle Arti in Naples, on the 34th anniversary of the death of the young journalist from the newspaper Il Mattino, killed by the Camorra at just 26 years old for his investigations into organized crime, drug trafficking, and the Camorra's links to public works. The Siani Award Plaques, now in its 16th edition, take on a special significance this year as they coincide with the launch of the "Giancarlo Siani Foundation," a foundation strongly supported by Paolo Siani, Giancarlo's brother. In addition to Dario Cirrincione, the award was presented to Maria Franco for her book "Esercizi di stile per un congedo" (Exercises in Style for a Farewell). Editors' Guide Angela Mallardo for "Giancarlo Siani, the Child Who Will Live Forever." Buk Buk Publishers; Raffaele Sardo for the trilogy "Beyond the Night." Tullio Pironti Publishers; "Like Black Clouds." Melampo Publishers; "The Empty Chair." IO Editions Federica Angeli for the book "With a Disarmed Hand." Baldini+Castoldi Publishers; Nello Trocchia for the book "Casamonica," a journey into the parallel world of the clan that conquered Rome. UTET Publishers; Paolo Borrometi for the book "A Death Every Now and Then," my battle against the invisible mafia. Solferino Publishers; Opportunity Onlus Association for the film "A Great Community Against the Camorra"
Anti-drug raid in Brusciano: 21 kilos of narcotics seized from "219 houses"
Brusciano was thoroughly searched by Carabinieri from the local station, who conducted a wide-ranging search of the "219" public housing complex on Via De Filippo. During searches of the homes and common areas, officers found 14 kilos of marijuana in a condominium space, hidden in 13 vacuum-packed bags concealed inside a cavity in the wall. Along with the concealed substance, they also found 109 doses of the same drug, pre-packaged and ready for retail sale. Hashish in blocks and doses: another seven kilos seized. The seizure didn't stop there. During the operations, the Carabinieri discovered another 7 kilos of hashish, divided into 44 blocks and 229 doses ready for sale. Overall, the operation led to the seizure of over 21 kilos of narcotics. Ammunition was also found: four bullets and cartridges. Not only drugs: ammunition was also seized. The officers found four 7,65-caliber bullets and four 20-gauge cartridges, which are now being examined by investigators. Searches at the "219" complex will continue in the coming days, as part of...
Casal di Principe: A raid on a "ghost" car rental company: unregistered customers, seizure triggered.
Casal di Principe – A crackdown on controls to ensure traceability and security has uncovered a rental system operated in complete disregard of current regulations. This is the outcome of the operation conducted on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 12, by the Carabinieri of the Casal di Principe station. The officers conducted a targeted raid inside a local car rental company, uncovering serious administrative and criminal irregularities that led to the owner being reported and the massive seizure of vehicles and documentation. The CARGOS system ignored. At the center of the case is a 31-year-old local businessman, the legal representative of the business, who has been reported at large. The charge is specific: violation of Article 17 of Legislative Decree no. 113/2018 (the so-called Security Decree), later converted into Law no. 132/2018. The investigation revealed that the man systematically failed to register customers' identity documents. Therefore, those renting cars were not reported through the Ministry of the Interior's web portal called "CARGOS." This platform is essential for law enforcement, as it is required by law for counterterrorism purposes.
Naples, heart transplant in two-year-old boy: organ transport box seized
The Carabinieri of the NAS (National Anti-Corruption Unit) in Naples, acting on behalf of the Prosecutor's Office, seized the container used to transport the transplanted heart of a two-year-and-four-month-old boy, currently in a medically induced coma in the intensive care unit of Monaldi Hospital. According to investigations, the organ was damaged. The seized box is described as a true organ preservation and transportation system, designed to maintain controlled temperatures. Investigators are now planning a technical assessment of the device; the Prosecutor's Office will appoint ad hoc consultants to assist with the investigation. Six health workers are under investigation. The VI Section of the Naples Prosecutor's Office ("Work and Professional Misconduct"), led by Deputy Prosecutor Giuseppe Tittaferrante and Deputy Prosecutor Antonio Ricci, in the office coordinated by Prosecutor Nicola Gratteri, has placed six health workers under investigation. They are members of the Monaldi team who oversaw the heart removal in Bolzano and the team from the same hospital who performed the transplant in Naples. The alleged crime is negligent injury. Documents and records acquired: investigations underway. Along with the container, the NAS…
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