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Turkish Men Arrested Before Viterbo Festival, Attack Averted
9/5/2025
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Story summary
- Italian authorities arrested two armed Turkish men in Viterbo, near Rome, ahead of a local festival.
- Premier Giorgia Meloni praised police for their quick response, averting a potential attack.
- The Macchina di Santa Rosa festival, celebrating the patron saint, draws thousands annually.
- Recent Turkish operations against crime groups have included collaboration with European police.
