Immediate action: how the operation unfolded
In Montaquila, in the province of Isernia, the Carabinieri of the local Command Station and the Operational and Mobile Unit arrested a 29-year-old red-handed. During a patrol against property crimes, the officers noticed a man leaving a shopping mall parking lot in a stolen van, speeding onto the Statale 85 Venafrana.
Thanks to their quick response, the Carabinieri stopped the vehicle a few kilometers away. A check confirmed the van had been stolen just hours earlier in downtown Isernia. Meanwhile, the rightful owner was filing a theft report at the local station.
Recovering the stolen goods
A search of the vehicle revealed several stolen clothing items, taken minutes earlier from a shop inside the mall. Thanks to the rapid intervention, the stolen goods were recovered and returned to their owners.
Consequences for the arrested
After completing the necessary formalities, the young man was taken to the Isernia Prison and placed at the disposal of the Judicial Authority. This operation highlights the importance of targeted checks and the coordinated action of law enforcement in combating property crimes.
