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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked security forces, describing the arrest of hundreds of people, the receipt of thousands of reports and the seizure of large quantities of drugs and weapons during a major nationwide operation against youth crime as an important result.

Meloni stated that the operation was the result of efforts focused on prevention, monitoring and combating illegal activities. She emphasized that violence, intimidation and crime must not be allowed to become normalized, particularly among young people.

Noting that the state would continue to combat illegal activities with determination, Meloni said that citizens' right to live in safe cities and neighborhoods would be protected. She thanked members of the Italian State Police (Polizia di Stato) for their professionalism, dedication and hard work.