Four arrested in connection with dynamite attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci

Carabinieri have arrested four individuals believed to be responsible for a dynamite attack targeting journalist Sigfrido Ranucci. The arrests, which involved four pre-trial detention orders, are for possession of explosives and property damage, with the added charge of employing mafia-like methods.

The incident occurred on the evening of October 16, 2025, in Pomezia, near Rome. An explosive device detonated in front of the journalist's home gate, destroying two parked cars and damaging the perimeter wall. Investigations are continuing to uncover the identities of those who commissioned the attack.

Three of the arrested individuals have been taken to prison, while one is under house arrest. The arrests were made early in the morning in the provinces of Naples and Avellino by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Rome, with assistance from local military units. The four are strongly suspected of various crimes, including the possession, public carrying, and use of explosive devices, as well as threats and damage, aggravated by acting in a group and using mafia-style tactics.

Investigators believe the group acted on a specific mandate from unidentified third parties, possibly as a favor or for financial compensation. The instigators allegedly provided support to protect the perpetrators, including funds, dedicated phone SIM cards, legal assistance, and planning for potential escape abroad. The suspects reportedly attempted to obstruct the investigation by sweeping for listening devices, destroying SIM cards, and coordinating a code of silence to conceal their involvement and protect the masterminds.

The complex investigation relied heavily on phone records. The analysis of these records was crucial, particularly after identifying the type of explosive used: "gelatina da cava," an obsolete but highly destructive material, suggesting an illicit supply network for explosives. A surveillance camera located several kilometers from the crime scene captured images of a Fiat 500 X, which was found to be linked to the perpetrators.