Naples, commercial abuse and counterfeiting: 500 reported by the Guardia di Finanza

A large-scale operation by the Guardia di Finanza of Naples, conducted between April 25 and May 1, led to the reporting of over 500 people as part of a provincial plan to combat counterfeiting, commercial abuse, illegal work and drug dealing.

Over 340 soldiers have been deployed in the nightlife areas and tourist resorts of the province, with particular attention to holidays.

In Naples, in the neighborhoods of via Toledo, San Giovanni, Barra, Pendino and Mercato, over 270 thousand counterfeit or unsafe items were seized, including SSC Napoli gadgets, clothing, footwear, toys and costume jewelry. Twenty-eight perpetrators were reported to the Chamber of Commerce, while 18 were reported for counterfeiting and receiving stolen goods.

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 In Ercolano and Ischia: 13 taxi drivers reported

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In Capri, four unlicensed tour guides, without qualifications and VAT numbers, were fined up to 12 thousand euros.

The operation also brought to light 101 undeclared or irregular workers, with 30 employers reported to the Labor Inspectorate, especially in hotels, restaurants and beach resorts on the Sorrento peninsula, Phlegraean and Nolan areas. Over 300 tax violations were detected for failure to install telematic recorders or irregularities in the management of fees.

Finally, 75 people were reported to the Prefecture: 34 for possession of small quantities of cocaine, marijuana and hashish, and 41 for violations of the Highway Code, such as driving without a license or with an expired license. The operation confirms the commitment of the Fiamme Gialle to guarantee legality and safety on the territory.