Portofino's Air Conditioning Crackdown Fuels Neighborly Feuds

Residents of the affluent Italian town report each other over unauthorized AC units as police intensify enforcement.

Illegal air conditioning units in Portofino can lead to fines up to €50,000.
The crackdown has led to residents secretly photographing and reporting each other.
Portofino's mayor emphasizes the need to maintain the town's aesthetic and comply with regional park regulations.
Local police are patrolling the streets and alleys, with some reports suggesting the use of drones.
Italy has experienced consecutive heatwaves, increasing the demand for air conditioning.