Prato, near Florence, is at the center of a struggle involving Chinese organized crime, labor exploitation, and political instability.
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Tag: Italian police
American Tourist Injured in Violent Robbery Attempt in Central Florence
The woman sustained a head injury and was taken to a local hospital, the suspect was arrested.
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American Student Mugged in Florence, Two Suspects Arrested
An American student was the victim of an aggravated robbery in a central street in Florence.
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Stricter Alcohol Limits and Tougher Penalties for Drivers in Italy
With the new year, checks will be increased to enforce stricter regulations on driving under the influence of alcohol
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American tourist writes on Ponte Vecchio
An American tourist wrote a message in English with marker pen on Ponte Vecchio bridge. She risks a one-year suspended jail term and a 3,000-euro fine.
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Man shot in central Florence dies
A 70-year-old black man was shot multiple times in central Florence Monday and died of his wounds.
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33 arrested in operation targeting Chinese mafia
Italian police conducted a huge operation targeting the Chinese mafia.
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Nigerian sprayed with pepper-spray in Florence
A Nigerian man complained of being attacked during a fight with pepper spray near Florence’s Duomo.
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Two of Florence jail-break trio caught
Two of three Romanians who escaped from Florence’s Sollicciano prison on February 20 was caught in Switzerland and Turin on Wednesday April 5, 2017.
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Manhunt for three after Sollicciano jailbreak
Police across Italy on Tuesday February 21, 2017 were looking for three Romanian inmates who escaped from Florence’s Sollicciano prison the previous night.
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