Ercolano takes to the streets to fight racketeering: a march for legality along Corso Resina.

Ercolano is walking together again, and it's doing so in the name of legality. This morning, the anti-racket march, promoted by FAI Antiracket Ercolano in collaboration with the Municipality, began from the Town Hall along Corso Resina. This shared journey brought together institutions, associations, law enforcement, and citizens, with a clear goal: to strengthen mutual trust and reaffirm that the city no longer intends to bow to the logic of criminal intimidation.

During the walk, merchants and residents welcomed participants by displaying "No to racketeering" stickers, a simple yet meaningful gesture, symbolizing a community that has openly chosen to stand with the state. A concrete sign of profound change, matured over the years, reflecting a city less isolated and more aware of its collective strength.

Emphasizing the initiative's importance was Ciro Buonajuto, vice president of the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) with responsibility for legality and regional councilor, who participated in the march, reiterating that legality is not a slogan but a daily practice. Walking through the streets of Ercolano, he explained, means encountering citizens and merchants who no longer lower their gaze, but open their doors to institutions and law enforcement. This is a clear sign of restored trust and a historic battle against extortion that has already produced concrete results.

Buonajuto, however, called for everyone to be vigilant, reminding everyone that crime only recedes when a united and committed community is present, and that precisely for this reason, we must never let our guard down. His commitment, he assured, will continue at the regional level, ensuring that there is no room for racketeering, abuse, and intimidation in Campania. During the event, special thanks were also expressed to Eliana Scarpati, widow of Aniello, the State Police patrol chief who tragically died in the line of duty, whose presence was hailed as a sign of hope and strength to continue the fight against crime.

Representatives of local institutions, the FAI Antiracketeer (Italian National Anti-Racketeer Federation), and law enforcement took part in the march, demonstrating a united and determined network in Ercolano. A clear message spread throughout the city: racketeering is no longer a destiny, but an enemy we must fight together.