NAPLES – Tight security and a swift intervention by the State Police in the nightlife area of Coroglio, where last night officers from the Pianura Police Station arrested a 23-year-old Neapolitan man, already known to law enforcement, for illegal possession of a clandestine weapon.
The operation was triggered after a tip reached the Operations Room: someone had noticed an armed man lurking near a club on Via Scarfoglio, in the heart of Bagnoli's nightlife.
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During the search, the young man was found in possession of a .40 caliber Steyr pistol with the serial number removed, complete with eight ready-to-use cartridges. The weapon, in perfect working order, was seized, while the 23-year-old was arrested and taken to the police station.
The episode is part of the extraordinary prevention and control services arranged by the Police Headquarters Napoli to combat the illegal carrying and possession of weapons, a phenomenon that has seen a worrying increase in recent months, especially in the city's nightlife areas.
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It's important for the police to intervene in situations like this, but I wonder if it's enough to stop the violence in nightlife. A broader approach is needed, not just sporadic checks.