As part of the activities aimed at combating gangmastering, the State Police reported an agricultural entrepreneur for illicit intermediation and labor exploitation, involving 8 foreign workers without a regular residence permit.
At the disposal of the Police Commissioner of the Province of Ragusa, Dr. Vincenzo Trombadore, the police carried out targeted checks at an agricultural company in Vittoria, Resinè district. The inspection revealed the presence of Bangladeshi workers, some of whom did not have adequate safety equipment.
In particular, it emerged that 9 Bangladeshi workers were engaged in harvesting vegetables, without the necessary personal protection equipment, such as protective gloves and safety shoes. The investigations also revealed the presence of a precarious housing structure about 50 meters from the farm.
Following the irregularities found, the competent services intervened for the hygiene of living environments and prevention and safety in the work environments of ASP 7 of Ragusa.
The investigative activity, supported by the testimonies of foreign workers, led to the employer being reported for illicit intermediation, labor exploitation and employment of workers without a regular residence permit.
The violations found concern regulations on safety and hygiene in the workplace and on housing conditions.
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