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

Rome has designated the Colosseum area a "red zone," deploying 24-hour security to combat a spike in robberies, drug dealing and other crimes.

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

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Rome has designated the Colosseum area a "red zone," deploying 24-hour security to combat a spike in robberies, drug dealing and other crimes.

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Rome has designated the Colosseum area a "red zone," deploying 24-hour security to combat a spike in robberies, drug dealing and other crimes.

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