Italy's Meloni is set to give police new arrest powers and send 500 troops to Milan after weekend looting
People who have committed no crime but are seen as a potential risk could be held for up to 24 hours, possibly including minors. Giorgia Meloni's cabinet is due to approve the crackdown on Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani said the soldiers would carry 'police powers'. Around 270 people were arrested in Milan over the weekend, most of them minors.
Hooded rioters looted Decathlon, Arc'teryx and Vodafone after a cost-of-living march turned violent.
Chanel, Tiffany and Dior stripped their Via Montenapoleone windows as police patrolled the street.
Matteo Salvini announced the move: 'From words to action: 500 more troops to defend Milan.'
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