Major operation by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Naples during the night between Chiaia and Vomero, the hot areas of the Neapolitan nightlife.
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The goal: to fight illegality and ensure the safety of young people who crowd the bars and streets, especially Piazza Vanvitelli.
Widespread checks: 300 youths identified, weapons and drugs seized
An impressive deployment of forces, with military personnel in uniform and plain clothes, metal detectors and patrols that combed the most frequented areas, including subway stops.
The toll is heavy: 300 young people checked, two of them, a 16-year-old and a 21-year-old, found in possession of switchblades. A 19-year-old was reported for driving without a license and repeat offender, while 13 scooters were seized.
Fight against illegal alcohol and illegal alcohol consumption
The fight against illegal parking attendants continues, with two reports despite the ban on access to urban areas (Dacur). Eight minors were reported to the Prefecture for possession of small quantities of drugs.
Nightlife venues were also targeted: 10 commercial establishments checked, 31 prescriptions issued and fines totaling 8.500 euros. 125 liters of spirits ready for sale without authorization were seized.
Weapons alert: 26cm knife in subway
A 17 year old was reported by the Carabinieri del Vomero for illegally carrying a 26-centimeter knife, found in his jacket during checks at the Vanvitelli subway stop. Attempts to justify himself were in vain.
Vomero: illegal building and black market work in the crosshairs
Even in the upper part of the city, three illegal parking attendants were reported. Widespread checks in night clubs: 24 businesses inspected, fines of 54.000 euros and 73 prescriptions issued. 8 discovered illegal workers, including one illegal immigrant. Seven minors reported for drug use and 6 scooters seized in Piazza Vanvitelli.
Seven kids reported to the prefecture for drug use and 6 scooters seized in Piazza Vanvitelli.
Article published on March 23, 2025 - 08pm
The Carabinieri operation was very important for the safety of young people. It is right to control and stop those who use weapons and drugs. But there are also many innocent young people who are controlled for no apparent reason, this makes you think.