In the last week, the supermarkets of the Eurospar Calce shopping centre in Sant'Anastasia, in the province of Napoli, have suffered two robberies, causing an estimated damage of about 150 thousand euros. Despite having been active for about 60 years, they now risk having to close their doors. The news was made public by the deputy of the Green-Sinister Alliance Francesco Emilio Borrelli who also released the video of the two thefts.
The owner, Gennaro, as reported in Borrelli's note, is forced to spend the nights in the supermarket premises on a chair to defend his shop from possible attacks. The criminals, increasingly bold and cunning, have even managed to sabotage the security system, causing liquids to leak when they manipulate the cash registers.
Gennaro expressed his disappointment, declaring that he only wants to be protected by the State and have the possibility to continue investing and working. Otherwise, he would be forced to lay off 25 families and abandon the place where they were born and invested.
The press release underlines the need to ask a fundamental question: is it right that shopkeepers and entrepreneurs must remain in their workplaces even after the closure to independently defend their businesses, even risking their own safety, while robbers operate undisturbed?
Certain territories seem to completely escape the control of the authorities. Despite the promises of the competent Minister to increase the number of agents in the territory, this has never happened. In particular, in this area, many traders have suffered repeated robberies and thefts in recent months, creating an unsustainable situation.
Borrelli urges to make concrete efforts to restore security, providing law enforcement with more human resources and necessary means. This is what citizens and traders, now exasperated, are asking for. The deputy assures his full support in this battle for legality.
Article published on 12 April 2024 - 14:15
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