Italy is setting up 'red zones' in
major cities to bar dangerous individuals, starting in Florence
and Bologna and running in Milan from New year's Eve until the
end of March, the interior ministry said Monday.
The Viminale said Minister Matteo Piantedosi has sent a
directive to prefects to underline the importance of
identifying, with specific ordinances, urban areas where the
presence of dangerous individuals or those with criminal records
can be banned and their removal can be ordered.
The Viminale has indicated, also in view of New Year's Eve, the
measures for railway stations and surrounding areas, but also
drug dealing areas and other urban areas, such as nightlife
areas, characterized by a high concentration of people.
This instrument - already with positive results according to
what the ministry reports - is in force in Milan for New Year's
Eve and until March 31 and has already had its first application
in Florence and Bologna.
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