Carabinieri, General Galletta visiting Pantelleria

The Interregional Carabinieri Commander “Culqualber”, General of the Army Corps Riccardo Galletta, visited the Pantelleria station. The senior officer “intended to address his greetings to the Carabinieri of the various branches present on the island: personnel of the Station, of the“ Maronese ”patrol boat, the Carabinieri on duty at the Air Force detachment and of the forestry component”. The visit “was first and foremost an opportunity, strongly desired by the Interregional Commander, to thank the military, in particular those of the local station, for the daily sacrifices made in order to guarantee the safety of the citizens of the island. – the Carabinieri, the only police force with general competence, ensured, day and night, compliance with the laws with authority, common sense and humanity “. In addition, special thanks were given to the military for the activities carried out in the management of the migrants landed on the island. The General, after having seen the refurbishment works of the barracks, which made the structure more modern and adherent to the needs of the military, had lunch with the staff of the Station, “making his proximity to a department located in a disadvantaged area known, where the sacrifices of the Carabinieri are worth even more, considering the distance from their dearest families and loved ones “.