Rome – Eighty-three fugitives captured and a debt to justice amounting to approximately 500 years of imprisonment. These are the numbers behind the "Wanted" project, the high-impact initiative promoted by the Central Anti-Crime Directorate and coordinated by the Central Operations Service (SCO), created to close the loop on those most wanted and most dangerous to society.
The results, which began in January 2025, confirm the shift in the hunt for fugitives: of those arrested, 29 were subject to precautionary measures, while 54 were serving definitive sentences. The number of years of remaining sentences highlights the criminal depth of the identified profiles, targeting key figures who were attempting to evade judicial orders.
The operating model: technology and intelligence
The success of the "Wanted" project is based on an integrated model that transcends national borders. The strategy calls for the synergistic use of the Flying Squads and the SISCOs (Central Operations Service Investigative Sections) for localization, supported by advanced intelligence tools.
The connection with the Service for International Police Cooperation (SCIP) is fundamental, ensuring a real-time exchange of information with the network of security experts located around the world.
The Campania focus: the boss of the Domitian coast
Among the most significant results of the last week is an operation that directly affects Campania. On Friday evening, a 48-year-old Albanian man who had been on the run since 2000 returned to Italy, escorted by the SCIP to Fiumicino Airport. He is serving a 21-year prison sentence.
The arrest is the result of a complex, year-long investigation conducted by the Caserta Flying Squad and the SCO, under the coordination of the Santa Maria Capua Vetere Prosecutor's Office. The 48-year-old is believed to be the mastermind of a transnational drug trafficking ring: he managed the transport of cocaine from Albania to Italy via clandestine vessels.
The drugs then flooded the Domitian coast, where the organization had established its stronghold for storage and distribution. The boss, who managed the common fund and covered the group's losses, was arrested in Albania on February 21, 2025, after a quarter of a century on the run.
Blitz in Dubai
The "Wanted" network also extends to the United Arab Emirates. Last Monday, Dubai authorities located and arrested another 39-year-old Albanian national, wanted since 2019. The man, sentenced to over eight years in prison, is considered a top figure in a drug trafficking organization with a logistics base in the Venice area.
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The article talks about the capture of fugitives but doesn't fully explain how the Wanted project works. I find it interesting, but there are many details missing to provide a complete picture of the situation and the results achieved.