Four Cuban citizens have been reported and expelled from Italian territory after being caught with burglary tools and illegal substances, according to authorities from the Verbania police station in northern Italy.
The incident occurred when agents from the special unit Flying Squad noticed suspicious movements inside a vehicle during a routine patrol. The officers asked the occupants to stop the car, but the driver refused to comply. This led to a brief chase that ended near the town of Feriolo, where the agents managed to stop the vehicle.
During the intervention, the police discovered that one of the occupants was attempting to dispose of several objects by throwing them out of the window. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the agents found that all occupants were illegally in Italy and had criminal records for property crimes and drug possession.
Additionally, numerous tools commonly used for burglaries and suspected stolen items were found in the car. A subsequent analysis of the Cubans' cell phones revealed that they had used Google Maps to plan a possible route for future thefts, increasing authorities' suspicions about their intentions.
All items found in the vehicle were confiscated by the Verbania police, a municipality of just 30,000 residents and the capital of the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province in the Piedmont region. Subsequently, the immigration office of the Verbania Police Headquarters verified the legal status of the four Cubans and issued corresponding reports under Italy's Single Migration Law.
They were notified of a deportation decree with an immediate exit order. In recent months, several Cubans have been implicated in various criminal activities in Italy, where it is estimated that over 23,000 island residents currently live.
Recently, a 29-year-old Cuban woman was arrested in the town of Vigevano, in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, after leaving her infant child alone in the front seat of her car with the windows closed while she ran errands.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Expulsion of Cubans from Italy
Here are some common questions and answers regarding the recent expulsion of Cuban citizens from Italy, providing more context and details about the incident and its implications.
What led to the expulsion of the four Cuban citizens from Italy?
The expulsion was due to the Cubans being caught with burglary tools and illegal substances, and their illegal status in Italy, coupled with their criminal records.
How did the police discover the Cubans' illegal activities?
The police noticed suspicious movements in the vehicle during a routine patrol, which led to a chase and subsequent inspection of the car, revealing the illegal activities and status of the occupants.
What items were found in the vehicle?
The police found burglary tools, suspected stolen items, and evidence that the Cubans had used Google Maps to plan potential thefts.