The State Police has carried out a large-scale operation against the piracy audiovisual, defined as “the largest ever conducted” in Italy and Europe. Coordinating more than 270 agents, 89 searches were carried out in fifteen Italian regions and 14 searches abroad with the support of international police forces.
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A coordinated action at European level
The operation involved not only the Italian territory, but also the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania and Croatia, with a total of 102 individuals targeted. The Croatian police executed 11 precautionary detention orders against as many suspects, underlining the international nature of the investigation.
A large-scale IT infrastructure
According to law enforcement, the organization would have used a complex IT infrastructure, which had over 22 million end users. The Catania police headquarters, which released the note, defined the operation as "the largest conducted so far" regarding the piracy audiovisual.
Economic impact of piracy
Audiovisual piracy is not only a copyright issue, but it has a significant impact on the economy of the content sector. Estimates indicate billions in losses for the entertainment industry, as the streaming illegal undermines legitimate revenues and growth opportunities for content producers and creators.
Article published on November 27, 2024 - 10:17
It's interesting to see how the police are doing a great job against piracy, but I wonder if this operation has had a real impact on the economy. I hope they can continue to fight this problem effectively, since there are so many users involved.