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An investigation that shakes San Luca
The recent operation conducted by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Reggio Calabria led to the arrest of the former mayor of San Luca, Bruno Bartolo, and a former councilor for Public Works. This development is the result of an investigation that has revealed serious irregularities in the management of sports facilities and alleged links to organized crime. The accusations, which range from disrupted freedom of auctions to ideological forgery, highlight an alarming picture of corruption and collusion between local institutions and individuals linked to the underworld.
The charges and precautionary measures
In addition to the arrests, four other people, managers of the football club Asd San Luca 1961, have received residence obligations. The measures, issued by the investigating judge of Locri at the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office, are part of a context of in-depth investigations that have revealed a real collusive agreement between the municipal administration and local traders. The investigations began with administrative checks carried out during the Mountain Fair in September 2022, revealing a system of favoritism and illicit concessions.
The role of the Sanctuary of Polsi
The Sanctuary of Polsi, known for its religious importance, was at the center of this investigation. Historically linked to the 'ndrangheta, the place was the scene of meetings between members of organized crime. According to what emerged, the former councilor, with the complicity of the former mayor, would have assigned public spaces to individuals close to the underworld, evading legal procedures. Furthermore, the former mayor is accused of having issued illegitimate authorizations, falsely certifying the usability of the sports facility, further aggravating the situation.
A deep-rooted system of corruption
The investigations revealed a deeply rooted corruption system, with illicit practices that continued from 2022 until the first months of 2024. The concession of the municipal stadium to Asd San Luca 1961 was carried out fraudulently, bypassing current regulations. This scandal not only calls into question the transparency of local institutions, but raises questions about the ability to combat organized crime in an area already marked by stories of collusion and silence.
