The Carabinieri of the Agropoli Company, in collaboration with the Sarno Dog Unit, the Provincial Command of Salerno and the San Marco Argentano Company, in the province of Cosenza, have executed a precautionary custody order against 16 people (7 in prison and 9 under house arrest).
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According to the prosecution, the suspects created a drug dealing network that distributed various types of drugs (cocaine, crack, hashish and marijuana) from the Eboli area to Capaccio Paestum, Agropoli, Eboli, Campagna, Battipaglia and Avellino.
The investigation also documented that drug dealing activities also took place inside the prison Salerno, where drugs were introduced during interviews with inmates.
Finally, an extortion episode against a buyer was discovered, in order to recover money from previous drug sales.
The suspects are accused, on various counts, of: possession of narcotics for the purpose of dealing, extortion and illegal possession of weapons and ammunition.
Drug dealing activity in Cilento and the Sele Valley
According to the prosecution, the suspects created a drug dealing network that distributed various types of drugs (cocaine, crack, hashish and marijuana) from the Eboli area to Capaccio Paestum, Agropoli, Eboli, Campagna, Battipaglia and Avellino.
The investigative activity led to: seizing over a kilogram of drugs including cocaine, crack, hashish and marijuana; reporting 6 drug users to the administrative authority; reporting a person at large; arresting 8 people in flagrante delicto for drug dealing; seizing numerous 7,65 caliber ammunition and a common firearm.
Article published on March 7, 2024 - 12pm
