The State Police strikes a heavy blow against the exploitation of prostitution: 7 arrests and 71 reports in 27 provinces.

A large-scale judicial police operation, coordinated by the Central Operations Service (SCO) of the State Police, led to the arrest of seven people and the reporting of 7 others for crimes related to the exploitation of prostitution, particularly of minors.

The operation, which involved the deployment of over 400 officers, took place simultaneously in 27 Italian provinces: Alessandria, Ancona, Aosta, Bari, Benevento, Catania, Cosenza, Cremona, Imperia, L'Aquila, Latina, Lecco, Lodi, Lucca, Mantua, Massa Carrara, Milan, Modena, Naples, Oristano, Parma, Pisa, Prato, Rome, Savona, Teramo, and Vibo Valentia.

During the raids, carried out in apartments, public establishments and online, the agents discovered a dense network of exploitation of the prostitution, often disguised as legal businesses such as beauty or wellness centers. Large sums of money, drugs, and an illegal rifle were seized.

Investigative activities and targeted controls

Thanks to thorough investigative work, the Flying Squads have identified key individuals and locations for foreign criminals engaged in the exploitation of prostitution. Police checks have been intensified in areas with high levels of illegal activity, with particular attention to child prostitution.

The results of the operation

7 arrests for immigration-related crimes, exploitation of prostitution, narcotics and crimes against the person;

71 reports for similar crimes and for the illegal sale of medicines;
51 administrative expulsion orders for illegal foreign citizens;

Seizure of:
an illegally held rifle;
over 10.000 euros in proceeds from illegal activity;
3 properties used for the exploitation of prostitution;
cocaine, hashish and heroin;

Furthermore, 82 administrative fines totaling tens of thousands of euros were imposed for violations relating to the unauthorized exercise of commercial activities; immigration; narcotics; hiring of workers; and health and safety in the workplace.
hygiene and food preservation.

The operation was conducted with the support of 60 crews from the Crime Prevention Units and numerous canine units.