Naples, umbrella swindlers at Mappatella beach: seizures and reports

Naples.

A destination for Neapolitans looking for a free swim, for tourists looking for sun, folklore and a postcard of the city. It is also a source of illicit earnings for those who consider public property a neutral territory to be conquered.

Let's talk about the "umbrella tricksters”, organized groups that rent out sun loungers and shelter for a fee, unduly occupying the coast.

The Carabinieri of the Naples Centro company, with the precious collaboration of Municipal Police officers, have organized a control service on the most famous seafront in the city.

One of those reported linked to a Camorra clan

5 people reported, one of whom is said to be close to a criminal group in the western area.

20 beach umbrellas seized, 30 tra chairs and deckchairs and material for installing umbrellas. Some of the equipment had already been placed on the beach, subject to payment of a fee imposed by the illegal concessionaire. Others were stored on a moored boat.

A sixth person, already known to the police, was reported for threatening soldiers while on duty. The man contested the checks, declaring that there was “nothing wrong” in that activity.

The illegal operators operated in a well-organized manner, taking advantage of the large influx of tourists and citizens around the Ferragosto holiday.

The fight against illegal beach use is a priority for the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Naples, who aim to ensure not only compliance with the law, but also the safety of bathers and the protection of public property.