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Rome Mayor Receives Rifle-Photo Threat After Demolition of Illegal Villas

Authorities are reviewing the social‑media post, with City Hall pledging to continue coordinated enforcement against criminal influence.

Overview

  • Silvio Hilic was identified as the author of an online message threatening Roberto Gualtieri and his family, posted with a photo of him holding a rifle.
  • The threat followed the city’s demolition of two illegally built villas on via Arzachena in Rocca Cencia, an area described in reports as linked to criminal clans.
  • Police have opened an investigation directed by the Tivoli prosecutor’s office, according to local reporting, with no arrests announced.
  • Gualtieri thanked those expressing solidarity and said the city will keep working with the prefecture, the questura and law enforcement to uphold legality and public safety.
  • National and local leaders across parties condemned the intimidation, including PD leader Elly Schlein, Lazio president Francesco Rocca, the Rome group of Fratelli d’Italia and city officials.