Salerno – Tense moments erupted yesterday afternoon on a public beach along the city's seafront, where a man, clearly intoxicated, threatened swimmers while brandishing a bottle of liquor and a large screwdriver.
The incident occurred on June 6 and required the immediate intervention of the State Police , who were alerted via the emergency number 112.
The protagonist of the episode is a 27-year-old Moroccan citizen, already known to the police for previous convictions for theft and resisting a public official.
Once identified by officers from the Salerno Police Headquarters' Flying Squad, the man was stopped and searched. During the search, he was also found in possession of a small dagger with a steel blade, as well as items deemed suitable for burglary, including altered keys and lock picks. All of this was seized.
Taken to the police station, the 27-year-old was reported for unjustified possession of burglary tools and for violating an expulsion order issued by the Turin Police Chief, who ordered him to leave the country.
During the same day, the authorities ordered the transfer of the man to the Repatriation Detention Center (CPR) in Potenza, where he will remain awaiting the execution of the repatriation procedures. The operation is part of the broader control and security device set up on the Salerno coast in view of the summer season.
The episode described is very worrying and makes us reflect on the safety of free beaches. It is important that the authorities are ready to intervene in situations like this to ensure the tranquility of citizens.
It is strange that one person can have so many dangerous objects without being stopped first. I hope the police continue to monitor the beaches to avoid future similar incidents.