Naples, 4 oral warnings to the Macor-Cortese for the occupation of the church of San Biagio ai Taffettanari

Naples. Four oral warnings to members of the Macor-Cortese families for occupation of Church of San Biagio in Taffettanari.

The Naples Police Chief has served four oral warnings to Neapolitan citizens, aged between 24 and 54, with criminal records for crimes relating to association, property, weapons, personal freedom, receiving stolen goods and unjustified possession of burglary tools.

The measures arise from an investigation conducted by the State Police, which on May 31 allowed the identification and reporting of those under investigation for the illegal occupation of the Church of San Biagio in Taffettanari, which occurred at different times and in repeated ways. The occupation entailed a danger to public safety and the receiving of stolen cultural goods.

Worsening of prescriptions for two subjects

With regard to two of the suspects, a 24 year old and a 54 year old, theoral notice provides for the aggravation of the ordinary warning prescriptions, which include:

• Prohibition on possession of transceiver communication devices
  Prohibition of possession of ballistic protection devices
  Prohibition on possession of weapons with modest offensive capacity
  Prohibition on possession of replica weapons
  Prohibition of possession of flammable substances
  Violation of the aggravated provisions carries a prison sentence of one to three years and a fine of up to five thousand euros.

The State Police's commitment to the protection of cultural heritage

The operation demonstrates the constant commitment of the State Police in combating crimes against cultural heritage and in ensuring the safety of citizens. The illegal occupation of places of worship, in addition to being a crime, leads to the degradation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the country.

The State Police invites citizens to report any incident of illegal occupation or damage to cultural assets, in order to protect and enhance the artistic and historical heritage of the community.

The story of the occupation of the premises of the Church had found wide echo in the chronicles of Naples in the past few weeks and the bishop Mimmo Battaglia himself had been informed of the affair, expressing his intention to resolve the issue.