Carla Zambelli, Bonelli: I only did my duty, I'm receiving death threats

Carla Zambelli , a Brazilian MP wanted by Interpol and sentenced to ten years for pointing a gun at a journalist in São Paulo, was arrested last night at 9 pm in Rome, thanks to a tip-off from Angelo Bonelli , leader of Europa Verde.

Bonelli explained:

Zambelli had been in Italy since June 5th, but no one knew where she was. Yesterday I received information with her exact address and reported it to the police commissioner. The police took action and arrested her. She didn't turn herself in voluntarily, as was reported. I was simply doing my duty as a citizen.

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After the news, Bonelli reported receiving serious death threats :

"I'm getting terrible messages. But I'd do it all again. Avoiding another case like Almasri's is a civic duty."

Finally, he commented on Matteo Salvini 's desire to visit Carla Zambelli:

"It's his right as a representative of the Republic. If he wants to do so, he's free to do so."