Italy sends 500 troops to Milan after looting

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The Italian government is reinforcing security in Milan with 500 military personnel following weekend demonstrations that escalated into looting of luxury shops. The deployment is part of the "Safe Streets" operation. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated the Council of Ministers must approve rules enabling troops to act with police powers, according to Sky TG-24. Other proposed measures include a new "aggravated vandalism" crime classification and extending preventive detention for minors from 12 to 24 hours. President Sergio Mattarella called for a "deep analysis" of violent acts that appear to erupt unexpectedly, committed by individuals previously unknown to authorities.


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