Rome declares Colosseum ‘red zone’ to address crime and public safety

Rome declares Colosseum ‘red zone’ to address crime and public safety

STL.News Press Release Distribution Services NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rome has declared a "red zone" around the Colosseum after predatory crime, drug dealing and a violent confrontation involving roughly 50 people turned one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations into a security flashpoint.The "enhanced-control zone" covers the Colosseum, Imperial Forums and Colle Oppio and allows authorities to remove certain people whose violent, threatening or persistently disruptive behavior creates a public safety risk, according to a six-page order issued by Rome Prefect Lamberto Giannini.The measure took effect Aug. 24 and will remain in place for four months, through Christmas Eve.FIREWORKS

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