A large crowd poured into the main gathering places in Naples during the New Year's Eve celebrations, with Piazza del Plebiscito as the epicenter. Most of the participants maintained responsible behavior, but there were incidents, often caused by irresponsible behavior that could have generated much more serious consequences.
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The prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, stated in a note that the surveillance and control plan implemented for New Year's Eve proved adequate and effective, as it had been for Christmas Eve. A key role was played by the establishment of the four red zones, which allowed for the strengthening of prevention measures.
“A grateful and thankful thought – the prefect underlined – goes to the women and men in uniform, to the firefighters, to the local police, to the police commissioner Maurizio Agricola, to the provincial commanders of the Carabinieri Biagio Storniolo, of the Guardia di Finanza Paolo Borrelli and of the Fire Brigade, as well as to the mayor of Naples Gaetano Manfredi and to the mayors of the metropolitan city, who, with their respective local police forces, have made the security system efficient”.
The evening's report shows 36 incidents reported in Naples and the metropolitan area, of which 34 were due to explosions of pyrotechnic material and 2 caused by stray gunshots. Among the injured, eight are minors, but none are in danger of life. “This is a figure that, although still improvable, is overall positive for a metropolis like Naples”, highlighted the prefect of Bari.
The work of the police forces was fundamental
The work of the police, local police and firefighters was incessant and ensured that the celebrations for the citizens took place peacefully. prefect He also extended heartfelt thanks to the healthcare workers, volunteers and all essential public service operators for their contribution during the holidays.
Article published on 2 January 2025 - 06:29
The evening in Naples went well, but there were some problems that cannot be ignored. It is important that the authorities pay attention in the future, to avoid similar incidents. Let's hope they improve security.