07.09.2025 10:12
Two Turks caught with long-barreled weapons in the Italian city of Viterbo have caused an uproar in Italy. Following the suspects, who were believed to be planning an attack during the "Macchina di Santa Rosa" festival held in honor of Santa Rosa, a gang confrontation emerged. It was revealed that the two suspects, linked to the Dalton gang, were preparing to carry out a assassination against İsmail Atız, the leader of the 'Casperlar gang.'
The conflict between mafia organizations that has long been on the agenda in Turkey has gained a new dimension in Europe. It has emerged that the scandal that surfaced in Italy is linked to a revenge plan by Turkish gangs.
CANER KOÇER WAS KILLED IN SPAIN At the beginning of August, Caner Koçer, a member of the "Dalton" gang, was killed in an attack organized by the "Casper" gang in Spain, reigniting tensions between the two organizations. During this process, the leader of the Caspers, İsmail Atız (Hamuş Atız), who was arrested and released in Germany, moved to Italy, where he was also detained and arrested.
MELONI CONGRATULATES THE POLICE Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated the police and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi on her social media account, stating: "The arrest of two armed Turkish citizens in Viterbo before the Macchina di Santa Rosa festival ensured the safe celebration of this unique event. This festival, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, holds great significance for the people of Viterbo and all Italians."
Caner Koçer, a member of the Dalton gang, who was killed in Spain. ASSASSINATION PLAN REVEALED According to reports in the Italian press, the Dalton gang took action following Atız's transfer to the prison in Viterbo. Preparing for the possibility of their leader's release, the gang devised an assassination plan for the day Atız would be brought to court.
2 MEMBERS OF THE DALTON GANG IN CUSTODY Three individuals preparing to ambush with long-barreled weapons were caught in a police raid. Apart from one member who managed to escape, Dalton gang members Barış Kaya and Abdullah Atik were taken into custody.