Guardia di Finanza is a militarized police force part of the Ministry of Economy and Finance responsible for dealing with financial crime, smuggling and illegal drug trade. Operates +80 helicopters in patrolling, Search and Rescue (SAR) and government support.
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Italian Customs Received First AW169M, 14-Nov-19 : #AW169M Italian customs police, Guardia di Finanza, received the first of 22 AW169M helicopters ordered just one year ago. Last one scheduled to be delivered in 2024 under a 280 million euros contract
1000th AW139 Goes to the Italian Customs, 20-Sep-19 : #AW139 Leonardo delivered the 1000th AW139 to the the Italian Guardia di Finanza during a ceremony held at the complany plant in Vergiate
Italian Guardia Di Finanza Orders 22 AW169M, 12-Nov-18 : #AW169M Italian customs police, Guardia di Finanza, orders 22 of the new variant AW169M valued € 280M to be delivered 2019-2024. Special equipped for SAR will replace current A109 and join 14 AW139