The police commissioner of Imperia, Giuseppe Felice Peritore, announced on March 20 a notable decrease in migrant flows in Ventimiglia, a city situated on the border of Italy and France within Liguria. Speaking during the presentation of Operation ‘Safe Streets’, Peritore highlighted the effectiveness of intensified security measures in the area.
Peritore disclosed that the number of migrants registered in Ventimiglia has significantly reduced. He attributed the decline to the implementation of Operation ‘Safe Streets’, which involves the deployment of an additional 15 army personnel in the city. “Sixty presences were monitored as of today in the territory of Ventimiglia,” Peritore stated, noting that these individuals, primarily irregular migrants, were identified and controlled.
Highlighting the contrast with previous months, particularly during the summer, Peritore underscored the substantial reduction in migrant presence, with previous peaks reaching 500-600 foreigners. He emphasized the effectiveness of the stringent monitoring and control measures implemented to maintain public order and security in the area.
The Prefect of Imperia, Valerio Massimo Romeo, expressed appreciation for Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi’s commitment to ensuring security in Ventimiglia. Acknowledging the ongoing efforts to enhance safety, Romeo affirmed that Ventimiglia now stands as a city characterized by permanent safety, albeit acknowledging the inherent challenges in achieving absolute security.
Ventimiglia Mayor Flavio Di Muro echoed similar sentiments, commending Minister Piantedosi and government officials for their collaborative efforts in addressing security concerns. Di Muro emphasized the tangible improvements resulting from increased law enforcement presence and enhanced coordination between local authorities and law enforcement agencies.