Italy arrests nearly 540 in nationwide crackdown on youth crime
The operation, coordinated by the Central Operations Service and carried out across 44 provinces, also resulted in 954 people being charged, News.Az reports, citing Anadolu Agency.
Among those arrested were 47 minors.
Police identified 973 social media profiles promoting hatred and physical violence, including content encouraging attacks on law enforcement officers and the use of firearms and knives. Two of the accounts were referred to judicial authorities for possible blocking.
As part of the operation, officers checked around 188,000 people, including more than 19,000 minors, mainly in areas known for drug trafficking and nightlife.
Police seized more than 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of narcotics, including 41 kilograms of cocaine, 660 kilograms of cannabinoids and 2 kilograms of ketamine. Officers also confiscated around 1,000 oxycodone pills, along with quantities of ecstasy, MDMA, methamphetamine and benzodiazepines.
A total of 1,182 properties were searched, including 24 reception centres for unaccompanied foreign minors, 117 amusement arcades, 543 commercial establishments and several public gathering places.
The operation also led to the seizure of €307,000 (about $351,000) in cash, 49 firearms, ammunition, 87 bladed weapons and 95 other weapons or potentially dangerous objects.
Police additionally recovered suspected stolen property, including gold necklaces and mobile phones.
Authorities issued 506 administrative fines, primarily for drug use and the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors.
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