Strange as we don't seem able to get rid of our imported murderers
Death of Italian woman brings tensions to crescendo
Italy has begun rounding up thousands of Romanian immigrants for deportation after passing a new "public order and security" law.
Masgras Neculai, 30, a petty thief, was named as the first Romanian who would be expelled under the new law, which allows anyone who is considered "dangerous" to society to be sent home.
The law was rushed through the Italian cabinet on Wednesday after huge public outcry following the savage murder of Giovanna Reggiani, a 47-year-old Italian woman, allegedly by a Romanian man.
The decree has now been officially published and has come into force immediately.
Police have begun combing immigrant ghettos and arresting Romanians without permits.
Government ministers have vowed to return 5,000 Romanians to their home country in the next few weeks.
The move appeared to have the blessing of the European Union.
Italy has begun rounding up thousands of Romanian immigrants for deportation after passing a new "public order and security" law.
Masgras Neculai, 30, a petty thief, was named as the first Romanian who would be expelled under the new law, which allows anyone who is considered "dangerous" to society to be sent home.
The law was rushed through the Italian cabinet on Wednesday after huge public outcry following the savage murder of Giovanna Reggiani, a 47-year-old Italian woman, allegedly by a Romanian man.
The decree has now been officially published and has come into force immediately.
Police have begun combing immigrant ghettos and arresting Romanians without permits.
Government ministers have vowed to return 5,000 Romanians to their home country in the next few weeks.
The move appeared to have the blessing of the European Union.
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