Naples. A violent 15-year-old from Ponticelli stabs a 19-year-old girl during a common argument that broke out over trivial reasons. Discovered thanks to the immediate investigations of the Carabinieri, he showed up at the barracks accompanied by his lawyer and parents and confessed.
The argument between the two youths occurred on January 19th on the streets of Ponticelli. The 15-year-old stabbed the 5-year-old five times with a knife. Fortunately, the blows missed vital parts of the body, and the 19-year-old was taken to the Ospedale del Mare hospital, where he received only a 19-day prognosis after receiving medical treatment.
Her assailant then presented himself at the Ponticelli Carabinieri station and confessed. Yesterday, his arrest was not confirmed by the Naples Juvenile Court magistrate, as there was no risk of his absconding, having confessed. Therefore, the prosecutor ordered his placement in a community facility pending trial.
More Knives in Naples: Checks, Seizures and Arrests
The city news is back to dealing with knives. The Carabinieri of the provincial command of Naples have been conducting daily checks for some time to prevent the spread of weapons among the youngest, in particular knives, daggers and easily concealable blades.
In addition to checks, intensive awareness-raising efforts are underway. A poster and brochure, with powerful, evocative images, distributed in schools and public places, send a clear message: "You are the first victim!" Anyone who uses a knife harms not only the victim, but also their own life.
Seizures of cutting and firearms are a daily occurrence.
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In the month of January:
21 firearms seized
16 cutting weapons seized
13 improper weapons seized (knuckle dusters, clubs, nunchucks)
194 ammunitions seized
17 arrests for carrying and possession of weapons (1 minor)
23 people reported (6 minors)
Among the latest seizures:
In Boscoreale, a 60-year-old was arrested for illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. The Carabinieri found a semi-automatic pistol with a scratched serial number, a stolen rifle and 187 cartridges in his home.
In Volla, two 15-year-olds were reported for carrying weapons. The Carabinieri found two switchblades during a street check.
In Giugliano in Campania, three young men (two 18-year-olds and a 25-year-old) were charged with carrying weapons. Carabinieri found a knife each inside a bar.
In Naples, two minors and a 24-year-old were reported. The Carabinieri found a switchblade, a dagger and a Swiss army knife during nightlife checks.
In Scampia, a 26-year-old was found in his car with a switchblade, a butterfly knife and a baseball bat.
In Castellammare, a 23-year-old was arrested for resisting a public official and carrying a weapon. In his overalls he had a butterfly knife, a chisel, a blade without a handle, glass fragments and pieces of rusty iron.
In all cases, the accused declared that they carried weapons to defend themselves.
The knife problem in Naples is worrying. Law enforcement is working to combat the phenomenon, but a collective effort is needed to educate young people about respect for life and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
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