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Naples: Tourist robbed of €130 Patek Philippe; two young men arrested
Naples - A breakthrough has been made in the investigation into the luxury watch robbery that took place on June 6th in the center of Naples. Carabinieri officers from the Naples Central Company have executed a house arrest warrant for two young men, aged 21 and 25, believed to be responsible for the assault...
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Naples: A 17-year-old flees on a scooter in front of police.
He pushed Army soldiers and fled on his scooter in the heart of the city's nightlife. A 17-year-old was reported for resisting a police officer after attempting to evade a checkpoint in Piazza Bellini. The incident occurred during a Carabinieri operation that combed the city center...
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Naples: 12 businesses suspended: major operation in Chiaia and the Spanish Quarters
Twelve businesses have been temporarily closed by the City of Naples for repeated violations involving illegal occupation of public land and noise emissions, as part of an operation that also included combating environmental crimes.
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Spanish Quarters: Intensified checks, 374 people identified and 5 traffic tickets issued.
Over the past 24 hours, the Naples Police Headquarters has strengthened its patrols in the Spanish Quarter, identifying over 300 people and conducting numerous vehicle checks to ensure safety and legality in one of the city's most sensitive areas.
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Massive checks in the Spanish Quarter: 888 people identified, marijuana seized
A wide-ranging operation has been combing the alleys of the Spanish Quarter, in the heart of Naples, over the past few days. Officers from the Office of General Prevention and Public Rescue, supported by the Dante and Montecalvario Police Stations and the Campania Crime Prevention Unit, have launched an extraordinary patrol of the area...
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Massive checks in the Spanish Quarters and Montesanto: 4 reported for receiving stolen goods
Intensive checks by the State Police in Naples led to four people being charged with receiving stolen goods and numerous fines for violations of the Highway Code.
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Naples hosts a summit: Alfredo Russo returns to prison.
The return home, secured in record time despite very serious charges, lasted less than two months. Alfredo Russo, 24—brother of Ugo Russo, the fifteen-year-old who lost his life in Santa Lucia in 2020 during an attempted robbery of a Carabinieri officer—returned...
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A fight at a bar in Montecalvario resulted in a tourist being injured after an argument over tables.
Tense moments erupted late yesterday evening on Via Concezione in Montecalvario, in the heart of Naples' Spanish Quarter, where a fight broke out inside a bar, prompting the intervention of the Carabinieri. According to initial reports, still being examined by the Carabinieri, the argument arose between the managers...
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Spanish Quarters: Intensified security checks, 568 people identified in 48 hours.
The Naples Police Headquarters has strengthened its enforcement operations in the Spanish Quarters, identifying over 500 people and issuing numerous fines in the space of two days.
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Wild West in Montesanto: Brawls, Social Media, and the New Clans' War Code
Naples - The afternoon of June 29, 2026, was no ordinary Monday for the Montesanto neighborhood, a hub for thousands of commuters, tourists, and residents. At approximately 19:30 PM, the phone lines at the Naples Police Headquarters operations room went down. Reports described...
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Five kilos of drugs seized in the Spanish Quarter
A large-scale territorial control operation allowed the State Police to seize over five kilograms of narcotics in the Montecalvario neighborhood, in the heart of Naples. The raid was carried out this morning as part of a "high-impact" operation that targeted the Spanish Quarters...
Judicial Chronicle
Wild West in Montesanto: Everyone Remains in Prison
The protagonists of the afternoon of terror that rocked central Naples last Monday remain behind bars. The preliminary investigations judge has confirmed the arrests of Giuseppe Triuolo and Emanuele Iaccarino, the two men believed to be responsible for the violent shooting that occurred between...
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Blitz in the heart of the Spanish Quarter: drugs, ammunition, and counterfeit goods seized
Naples - Massive state pressure on the beating heart of Naples' historic neighborhoods. Launched this morning, a vast, high-impact operation has literally sealed off the Spanish Quarter and Montesanto neighborhoods. An extraordinary joint deployment that saw dozens of women working in concert...
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Spanish Quarter: Weapons hidden in tuff walls and a flurry of complaints
Naples – A new crackdown on crime and urban decay in the heart of Naples. Carabinieri officers from the Napoli Centro unit thoroughly combed the streets of the Spanish Quarter and the city's historic center as part of a special, high-impact territorial patrol. The operation...
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Naples, the Montesanto gunmen wanted to flee abroad
Naples – Hours of terror in the heart of Naples, where a settling of scores between rival gangs transformed Piazzetta Montesanto, a stone's throw from the Cumana train station, into a theater of war. Videos of the clash, filmed by terrified passersby, immediately went viral online.
Judicial Chronicle
"Naples is not at war": Montesanto takes to the streets. Gunmen appear before the investigating judge today.
"Naples is not at war, let's take it back." This is the powerful slogan, imbued with anger and hope, accompanying the demonstration called by the citizens of Montesanto for tomorrow evening. An event born spontaneously after the Wild West-esque scenes of two days ago; snapshots of ordinary madness that...
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Wild West in Montesanto: Minister Piantedosi praises the police.
A few hours after the serious events in Montesanto, the State Police and the Naples Flying Squad arrested three people. Interior Minister Piantedosi emphasized the effectiveness of the action and criticized those who fueled controversy.
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Montesanto under the spotlight: increased controls to combat crime
Following the recent serious incidents in Montesanto, law enforcement and the judiciary are stepping up their efforts, intensifying checks and investigations to ensure safety and justice.
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Montesanto: Armed man found in home after shooting; arrested
An AK-47 assault rifle hidden under a parked car and a clandestine pistol kept inside a home. These are the findings of an operation conducted by the State Police as part of the extraordinary territorial control operations deployed by the Naples Police Headquarters in the Spanish Quarters and Montesanto. The operation was carried out by officers...
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Montesanto: The machine gun wielded by the "bogeyman" was found near the Cumana Pass.
Naples - A young man dressed entirely in black, his face covered by a hood, menacingly stalks, brandishing an assault rifle, among terrified passersby near the Cumana Montesanto train station. The scenes, which seem to have been taken straight from a TV series but are unfortunately part of...
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Machine gun fire in Montesanto: Gomorrah-esque scenes a stone's throw from the Cumana railway station.
Naples - An afternoon of pure terror in the heart of Naples. Around 19:30 PM, the central Piazzetta Montesanto became the scene of scenes of urban guerrilla warfare, quickly circulating on social media. In a shocking video posted on TikTok, a young man dressed entirely in black and wearing...
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Naples: Fourth police raid in a week in the Spanish Quarters: gunfire reported overnight in Portamedina.
The truce lasted only a few days. The war between the young gangs of the Spanish Quarters and the Pallonetto di Santa Lucia area has returned to the forefront with a renewed clash that has reignited tensions in Naples' historic center. The latest incident occurred last night...
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Spanish Quarter: Major Joint Operation Against Crime and Illegal Activities
Following the alarming armed incidents, the Spanish Quarters have been cordoned off by a large-scale operation involving the police, Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza, and local police. The goal is to curb drug dealing and illegal occupations and ensure safety in this vibrant nightlife area.
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Three consecutive "stese" (a shooting) incidents in the Spanish Quarter: a new feud between juvenile criminals.
Naples - Three nights of fire, three consecutive raids, the dull sound of bullets shattering the sleep of the Spanish Quarter. Crime is once again a concern in the heart of Naples. Around 2:50 a.m. last night, gunfire returned to Piazzetta Trinità degli Spagnoli, the scene...
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Spanish Quarter, death of Chiara Jaconis: parents of 13-year-old sent to trial
Naples - The trial for the tragic death of Chiara Jaconis, the thirty-year-old tourist from Padua who lost her life in Naples in September 2024, will begin on October 23. This morning, in Courtroom 213 of the Naples Courthouse, the single judge of the First Section...
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A night of terror in the Spanish Quarter: six gunshots fired on Via Mancini Oliva.
Naples – The sound of gunfire is once again audible in the heart of the city. This morning, around 1:00 a.m., Carabinieri officers from the PMZ Centro and the Naples Mobile Radio Unit responded urgently to Via Laura Mancini Oliva following several reports of gunshots.
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New gunfire in the Spanish Quarters, with gunfire reported overnight on Via San Carlo alle Mortelle.
Naples - Fear is once again creeping into the Spanish Quarter, the scene in recent years of numerous incidents linked to the Camorra's so-called "stese," intimidating actions carried out with gunshots in the streets to assert criminal control over the area or send messages...
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Naples, movie-like chase: two 16-year-olds arrested after running over police officers
In the heart of Naples' historic center, two minors were stopped and arrested after a reckless escape on a stolen scooter, during which they struck two State Police officers.
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Naples, Catanzaro murder: mother and partner: "Justice for Umberto, and no discounts for minors."
Naples– "I want justice for my son, without extenuating circumstances. A minor who shoots should be punished the same as an adult." The mother of Umberto Catanzaro, the 23-year-old man killed by mistake last September in Naples' Spanish Quarter, doesn't mince her words. Before the court for...
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Murder of innocent footballer Umberto Catanzaro: Juveniles on trial
Naples – The judicial process for the murder of Umberto Catanzaro, the innocent young soccer player killed in an ambush in the Spanish Quarter in the fall of 2025, is now underway. The attack was intended to target a person who was in the car with him. This coming Wednesday, June 17, the spotlight will be on...
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Spanish Quarters: A crackdown on illegal building: flower boxes and illegal platforms removed.
An extraordinary patrol led to the removal of dozens of illegal objects from several streets in the Spanish Quarter. The State Police, Local Police, and Naples Security Services joined forces to restore legality and urban safety.
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Spanish Quarter: 200 doses of narcotics hidden in the gutter
In the heart of the Spanish Quarter, the State Police seized a pistol and over 500 grams of narcotics during a targeted operation against weapons trafficking and illegal possession.
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An American tourist was robbed of his luxury watch on Via Nardones in Naples.
A snatch theft involving an American tourist has triggered a security alert in central Naples. The incident occurred yesterday evening on Via Nardones, one of the busiest streets for visitors traveling between the historic center and the city's main attractions.
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Naples transforms into an international village with 'Regions of Europe – International Markets'
From June 5th to 7th, Piazza Dante will host over 50 vendors from around the world for a three-day event dedicated to street food, crafts, and international traditions, with stands open from 9 a.m. to midnight.
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The Quartieri Spagnoli (Spanish Quarters) inaugurates a reading point dedicated to legality in memory of young Fabio De Pandi.
The memory of the innocent victims of organized crime becomes a cultural shield to protect the new generations in the historic heart of Naples. Yesterday afternoon, a touching inauguration ceremony was held inside the De Amicis-Baracca Institute in Vico Tiratoio.
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Nightlife under siege in Montecalvario: checks begin at nightclubs.
Naples – Law enforcement cracked down on iconic spots in Naples' nightlife. Last night, the spotlight turned to the Montecalvario neighborhood, where a high-impact joint operation targeted nightlife venues, aiming to ensure compliance with the rules and...
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Naples: Spanish Quarter drug dealer arrested
Naples – The Naples Police Headquarters' wave of checks to curb the drug dealing in the alleys of the historic center continues unabated. Yesterday afternoon, the latest high-profile investigation led to the arrest of a 21-year-old, already known to law enforcement for specific crimes, caught...
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Naples: Spanish Quarter counterfeiters exposed by photos and videos on social media.
Naples - Social media, along with the online display of money and personal details, reportedly provided investigators with crucial information to identify the group accused of trafficking counterfeit banknotes through encrypted online channels. The operation, dubbed "Domino," led to the execution of twelve precautionary measures by...
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Naples: Armed man threatens family members for money; 30-year-old arrested
Yesterday afternoon, the State Police arrested a 30-year-old man, already known to law enforcement and an illegal immigrant, who is suspected of attempted extortion and resisting a public official. The operation was triggered by a tip received by the Operations Room, indicating the...
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Ambush at the Decumani, arrest after conviction: the real target was Saltalamacchia
One of the alleged perpetrators of the ambush that occurred on the night of June 27, 2024, in Largo Banchi Nuovi, in the heart of the Decumani district of Naples, is back in prison. On the evening of May 19, the State Police executed a precautionary custody order issued by the Court of Naples against a...
