UPDATE : 8 November 2025 - 15:44
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UPDATE : 8 November 2025 - 15:44
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Naples: A 35-year-old wanted man arrested in Piazza San Francesco and sentenced to over two years in prison.

Wanted for a final sentence, he tried to escape capture by blending into the crowd in Piazza San Francesco in Capuana.
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He was wanted for a final sentence and thought he could blend in with the crowd in Piazza San Francesco, in the heart of CapuanaBut the escape lasted only seconds. Yesterday evening, the State Police arrested a 35-year-old Romanian national, subject to a detention order issued by the Attorney General's Office at the Court of Florence – Criminal Enforcement Office.

He was recognized and stopped by officers from the Vicaria-Mercato Police Station, who were engaged in a territorial control operation.

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Upon seeing the patrol, the man attempted to quickly run away, clearly trying to avoid detection, but was caught and stopped after a few meters. Immediate investigations confirmed the police's suspicions: the 35-year-old was currently serving a two-year, four-month, and seven-day prison sentence for resisting arrest, receiving stolen goods, and illegal possession of weapons or offensive objects, crimes committed in 2024 in Reggello, in the province of Florence.

After the usual formalities, the man was taken to prison to serve his sentence. The arrest is part of a widespread surveillance operation ordered by the Police Headquarters. Napoli, which continues in the central districts to track down individuals affected by pending measures and ensure greater security in the area.

Article published on October 25, 2025 - 16:45 PM - Vincenzo Scarpa

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