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Rome declares ‘red zone’ around the Colosseum, adding extra security to fight criminals

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Barbuti, A. (2026, September 5). Rome declares ‘red zone’ around the Colosseum, adding extra security to fight criminals. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/05/world-news/rome-declares-area-around-colosseum-a-red-zone-adding-24-hour-security/

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Rome's prefect, Lamberto Giannini, has declared a "red zone" around the Colosseum due to an increase in crime, including predatory crimes and drug dealing. The area will have extra 24-hour security, including local police and military, until December 24. The crimes are reportedly being carried out by groups of young individuals from non-EU countries. Approximately 7 million visitors annually visit the Colosseum, but tourists like Janelle Triton still experience petty crimes despite increased security measures.

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Rome's prefect, Lamberto Giannini, declared a "red zone" around the Colosseum, including areas like Termini train station (1.2 miles away), St. Peter's Basilica, and Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, due to an increase in crime, including predatory crimes and drug dealing. According to Italian news agency ANSA, the crimes have been committed by groups of around 40 youth from non-EU countries. The red zone is expected to remain in place until December 24. In addition to local police, military personnel are also being deployed around-the-clock to provide security. This increased presence follows a July incident where fireworks were fired at police cars near the Colosseum, injuring officers. The area has seen significant tourist traffic, with over 7 million visitors annually, including those visiting the new $8.3 billion subway station beneath the amphitheater.

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Italy’s capital city has declared the area around its famed Colosseum a “red zone,” adding extra 24-hour security to protect its citizens as well as tourists after an influx in crime. asserted

area → declare → crime

The Colosseum, the most famous attraction in Italy, which welcomes over 7 million visitors annually, has been fraught with harrowing incidents such as “predatory crimes and drug dealing,” according to Italian news agency ANSA. uncertain

which → welcome → ANSA

In July, a group of around 40 youthsfired fireworks directly at police cars, injuring officers at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, the terrace overlooking the 1,946 year-old amphitheater and directly above its new $8.3 billion subway station. asserted

group → injure → station

In the ordinance, Lamberto Giannini, Rome’s prefect in charge of security, said the crimes have been carried out “predominantly by groups of young individuals of non-EU origin,” ANSA reported. asserted

ANSA → say → origin

The precautionary measure, which includes around-the-clock presence of local police and military, was taken in late August and will remain in effect until Dec. 24. asserted

which → include → Dec.

The military — armed and wearing camouflage standing by their vehicles — has always been present in the area, but has not fully deterred criminals, CNN reported. asserted

CNN → arm → criminals

“Security is tight here, but I just saw a woman get pickpocketed,” Janelle Triton, a Philadelphia tourist visiting the Colosseum, told the outlet. “She said the thief had gone by the time law enforcement was alerted. asserted

enforcement → see → time

“We were told by our hotel not to come here at night though, so we have avoided the area.” asserted

we → tell → area

The red-zoned area includes the city’s main Termini train station, which is 1.2 miles from the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, which is located inside Vatican City, and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the site of Pope Francis’ tomb. asserted

which → zone → tomb

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