Romans get to grips with logistical nightmare

WHEN the grey uniforms appear on the streets of Rome, the citizens know the occasion is going to be a big one.

The Guardia di Finanza are the smallest and most specialist of Italy’s three police forces and are usually on the trail of contraband goods, trafficked immigrants, fraudsters, tax evaders and con artists.

Controlling crowds and helping old ladies find public conveniences is not normally in their job description.