Giugliano – Blitz of the police in Varcaturo to combat environmental crimes and illegal building. The Carabinieri of the local station, together with the Italian Army soldiers and the municipal police officers, carried out a wide-ranging operation that led to the reporting of two entrepreneurs.
The authorities have targeted a 51-year-old who, without any authorization, was illegally running a business selling used car parts on Via Ripuaria. The man was illegally disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous special waste, including demolition materials, engine oil, lead batteries, electrical cables and tires. The area of about 400 square meters was seized, along with 200 cubic meters of waste found on site.
Also reported was the owner of a body shop, also on Via Ripuaria, who had expanded his business by about 70 square meters without any authorization.
The checks will continue in the coming days to counter irregularities and ensure environmental safety in the area.
Article published on 1 February 2025 - 10:05
It is important that law enforcement conducts these raids to stop environmental crime. However, there are questions about how these operations are planned and whether they are sufficient to solve larger problems.