14th Carabinieri Battalion "Calabria"

The unit, according to the official statements made by Interior Minister Marco Minniti,[2] is to be also involved in searches for fugitives, in coordination with the Carabinieri Squadron “Cacciatori di Calabria”,[3] as well as sensitive targets surveillance and territorial support.

[4] The Battalion is based in the Caserma "Luigi Razza" in Vibo Valentia, the same of the Squadron “Cacciatori di Calabria”.

[5] According to Commandant-general Del Sette, the Battalion has one Company specialized in riot control and one Company specialized in providing support to the Carabinieri territorial organization.

[4][6] Lieutenant Colonel Verticchio, commander of the Battalion, assumed office on 9 March 2017.

[7] On 14 July 2017, the War Flag was granted to the 14th Carabinieri Battalion "Calabria" by President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella.