58-Year-Old Farmer Arrested for Illegally Siphoning Water, Damaging UNESCO Royal Palace of Caserta Near Naples

Italian authorities have arrested a 58-year-old agricultural entrepreneur from Caserta for illegally siphoning water from the historic aqueduct supplying the fountains of the Royal Palace of Caserta. The individual used the stolen water to irrigate his fields through an unauthorized connection, causing damage to the basin of this UNESCO World Heritage site. The Royal Palace of Caserta, often referred to as the "Italian Versailles," is located near Naples and is renowned for its cultural and historical significance. The arrest highlights concerns over the protection of cultural heritage and the illegal exploitation of resources associated with such landmarks.