Chinese Community Cracked Down In Italy.

The recent cracked down in the powerful Chinese community in Tuscany Italian resulted in a serious search Friday by the Italian Authority. But, the nature of the crack down attracted the ire of the Chinese foreign minister.

Several people were injured in clashes Wednesday outside a factory near Florence where Chinese workers tried to prevent Italian health inspectors from entering. Riot police were called in after members of the Chinese community, including the leader of a vigilante group, descended on the scene. Meanwhile, Italy has accused China of carrying out nefarious activities in its' heavily occupied China Town in Tuscany.

The Prato's deputy police chief, Francesco Nannucci  said Friday's searches were part of a broader crackdown into criminal activity within the Chinese community. He noted that the head of the White Stag association and another Chinese expat were arrested last month as part of an investigation into prostitution and the drug trade in Chinese-run nightclubs.