Poggiomarino-Striano. A car registration agency in Striano turned out to be the base of operations for an extortion ring. The Carabinieri of Torre Annunziata carried out a double raid, dismantling a criminal organization and putting an end to a racket that was terrorizing local businessmen.
The protagonist of the story is Antonio Giugliano, a leading member of the clan of the same name from Poggiomarino. Yesterday afternoon, the military caught him red-handed while he was receiving a bribe of 4.500 euros from an entrepreneur inside the agency. The search led to the seizure of over 37 thousand euros in cash, divided into envelopes, believed to be the proceeds of the illicit activity.
Agency used as logistical support
A sideline. But the surprises don't end there. Investigators discovered that the agency was also run to provide logistical support to extortion activities of Giugliano. The owner, a 40-year-old with no criminal record, was arrested on charges of complicity in extortion aggravated by mafia methods. Over 25 thousand euros in cash were also found in his office.
The double arrest. Both arrested were taken to prison. The operation by the Carabinieri represents a hard blow to the criminal organization and restores some serenity to the entrepreneurs of the area, victims of this racket for too long.
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It is a truly worrying situation that has arisen in this area. It is incredible how a car registration agency can become a hub for illicit activities. We hope that law enforcement continues to do its job.