Rome declares security ‘red zone’ around the Colosseum to protect tourists amid violent crime incidents

In an effort to turn the tide on security issues at the Colosseum, Rome’s officials have now declared the area around the site a “red zone,” meaning that extra security has been deployed with greater powers to protect both residents and tourists, blaming the recent trouble on “predatory crimes and drug dealing” linked to urban decay.‘Serious public emergency’ Lamberto Giannini, who’s responsible for security in Rome, says a new Colosseum metro station that was part of an $8.

The red zone ordinance issued by Giannini states that existing security measures have proved inadequate in tackling a “serious public emergency” that presents a “risk of serious damage” to sensitive areas.