Attack in Viterbo foiled, two Turks arrested: they wanted to attack the Santa Rosa procession
There is widespread fear in Viterbo over the procession of Santa Rosa , an unmissable event for the faithful of the Lazio city. Yesterday afternoon, the Digos (Special Operations Division) arrested two Turkish citizens. They were staying at a B&B in the upper part of the historic center, right along the procession route, and during the search, a machine gun , several pistols , magazines, and ammunition were found in their possession. Initial investigations suggest the Turks may have targeted the crowd indiscriminately or directly the Santa Rosa procession , carried by porters, a historic religious and civic symbol of Viterbo. ” This was a decisive operation that allowed us to safely celebrate a unique event, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity and representing a centuries-old tradition deeply felt by the people of Viterbo and many Italians ,” Meloni said.
h/t Patti Jo
