Police raid homes of Milan riot suspects with city braced for more protests
The Italian police's DIGOS division conducted raids on around 100 individuals, including 51 minors, linked to recent riots in Milan. The unrest resulted in significant damage, estimated at one billion euros, with over 270 arrests, predominantly minors. The government has deployed 500 paratroopers in Milan and enacted a new security decree to enhance preventive measures against potential violence. Justice Minister Carlo Nordio announced plans to expand juvenile detention facilities following the riots. Additionally, police in Bari launched operations to prevent similar looting incidents, targeting young individuals suspected of inciting violence and possessing weapons.