Pomigliano d'Arco will keep its enhanced security zones in place for another six months starting 1 December 2026. The decision was made by Naples Prefect Michele di Bari following a request from Mayor Raffaele Russo, extending a measure that was due to expire on 30 November 2026.
According to Metropolis Web, the renewal followed a review of local security conditions and recent crime trends. Some categories of crime have reportedly decreased, while others have remained broadly stable, leading authorities to continue the reinforced controls rather than lift them.
Where the red zones apply
The municipal notice for Pomigliano d'Arco identifies three areas covered by the measure:
- Parco Pubblico Giovanni Paolo II, near Via Passariello and Via Gandhi
- Piazza Giovanni Leone
- Via Roma and Borgo Paciano
The available sources do not reproduce the full text of the renewal order, so it is not confirmed whether the boundaries remain exactly unchanged in the extended measure.
What the measure means in practice
The red-zone arrangement provides for a constant law-enforcement presence in the designated areas, with strengthened checks both during the day and at night.
It also allows for possible bans on loitering targeting people displaying aggressive or disruptive behavior. Municipal police continue to patrol areas outside the designated red zones.
Why the extension was requested
The request from Mayor Raffaele Russo and the subsequent decision by Prefect Michele di Bari reflect an assessment that reinforced vigilance is still needed in the town's most sensitive public spaces.
The sources do not provide updated enforcement figures or a detailed breakdown of which crime categories decreased and which remained stable.
What to expect next
The six-month extension reported by Metropolis is expected to run from 1 December 2026. The exact end date will depend on the formal start date and wording of the prefectural measure.
Residents and visitors should expect continued visible patrols in the three listed areas, particularly in the public park, the central square, and the Via Roma/Borgo Paciano district, alongside normal municipal police activity elsewhere in Pomigliano d'Arco.
