Thirty-three illegal workers were discovered during inspections conducted by the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) on August 15th in the Cagliari area. They were employed without any contracts or legal protection, including Bangladeshi and Albanian citizens and minors. Investigations are ongoing to determine the individual employers' positions. The most serious cases will result in immediate suspension of activity.
The findings come after a flurry of checks conducted in the province's main coastal towns, with patrols deployed not only in Cagliari but also in the most popular seaside resorts. The operation was ordered by the Cagliari Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza and involved members of the 2nd Metropolitan Operational Unit, coordinated by the local unit, with a plan of widespread checks to protect consumers, the healthy economy, and stem illegal activity linked to the boom in tourism.
Over 300 inspections have been carried out to date among restaurants, bars, and other venues, including checks on the compliance of tax meters, proper connection to POS payment systems, and the use of "pezzotto" (a type of payment card) during major summer sporting events. Dozens of irregularities were reported. Drug enforcement operations were also conducted throughout the province, with particular attention to the Poetto seafront and Piazza Yenne, with the support of canine units . These inspections allowed dozens of people to be reported to the Prefecture for drug use.
Non-hotel facilities were also targeted, subjected to checks in various locations across the province to identify any illegal activities . The checks also included boat rental businesses used for sea trips and excursions, particularly between Su Siccu and Marina Piccola.
Dozens of checks were also conducted to combat illegal and counterfeiting activities. The port and airport were subjected to checks on chauffeur-driven rental cars and taxis to identify illegal activities and operators without the necessary permits. In Cagliari's historic center, including Castello, Villanova, Marina, and Stampace, attention was focused on tour guides to protect those operating legally in the sector . Overall, over 20,000 counterfeit and unsafe products were seized. These checks were supported by numerous local patrols conducted by the "117" units.
(Unioneonline)
