Naples: Parking Vittoria has been sealed off, marking a record high for illegal activity on Via Cuoco.

The Vittoria Parking lot is now closed. The Naples Municipal Police have ordered the immediate closure of the parking garage on Via Cuoco following an inspection that confirmed construction work was being carried out entirely without authorization.

The measure puts an end (for now, final) to a matter that for months has seen the facility at the center of fierce controversy and complaints to the authorities.

The precedent: the scooter escape

The parking lot had already hit the headlines for a viral video filmed during an inspection by Green-Left MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli. On that occasion, one of the managers—who later turned out to be under house arrest—arrogantly refused to provide documents to the officers, then sped off on a scooter down the sidewalk, much to the bewilderment of those present.

A "sample" of irregularities

In addition to the building violations that prompted the closures today, the business's dossier is extremely serious. The complaints collected over time range from illegal occupation of public land and city parking spaces to the use of illegal child labor.

Added to this were the systematic threats to local residents, the failure to issue receipts, and the management of subscriptions strictly outside of official tax channels.

Borrelli: "A victory for the citizens, now exemplary sanctions."

Member of Parliament Borrelli was satisfied and spoke of a veritable "sample of illegality":

I thank the Municipal Police: this closure is proof that reporting is useful and that the rule of law can prevail against those who feel above the rules. We're talking about individuals who have operated with dangerous arrogance. But now we mustn't let our guard down: constant monitoring is needed to avoid farcical reopenings and send a clear signal to those who think they can run businesses in defiance of every rule.