Rome - "We are at risk of dramatic events. Only luck has prevented some recent incidents from ending tragically." With these words, Rome Police Chief Roberto Massucci raised the alarm regarding the growing violence and lawlessness within Italian stadiums, during his speech at the 30th congress of the National Association of Security Delegates (ANDES).
Massucci stressed that "the situation in the curves is out of control", highlighting how a restructuring has taken place "negative aggregation mechanism" which fuels crime both inside and outside stadiums. The reference is to recent incidents, such as the train blockade, involving ultras, which are just the tip of the iceberg of a much more complex reality.
"Crimes are committed inside the curves, as demonstrated by the investigations in Milan and Verona. The 'Bentegodi', for example, was a real drug dealing center", added the Police Commissioner. The explosion of violence and crimes linked to stadiums has found a further aggravating factor, according to Massucci, in the phenomenon of "generational change" which characterized the organized cheering.
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"Today, there are many young people in the stands who, according to the older ones, are defined as 'uncontrollable.' This phenomenon has led to an escalation of tensions and deviant behavior.", explained Massucci, reiterating the need for an institutional response and greater attention to safety at sporting events.
Finally, the Police Commissioner highlighted the need for coordinated action between law enforcement, sports institutions, and civil society to stem this worrying phenomenon, with the aim of ensuring safety inside and outside stadiums and preventing further episodes of violence.
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