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Naples, Algerian arrested while dealing drugs on the street in Porta Nolana

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A 41-year-old man of Algerian origin was arrested by the State Police for illegal possession of narcotics and charged with illegal possession of ammunition. The man was caught red-handed while dealing drugs on Via Salaiolo all'Orte del Conte in the Porta Nolana area.

Agents of the General Prevention Office of the Police Headquarters NapoliDuring a patrol, they observed a man handing over a package to another individual in exchange for money. Officers intervened to interrupt the drug deal, but the 41-year-old fled into a building.

Once he reached his apartment, the man attempted to get rid of some packages of hashish by throwing them down the toilet.

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The officers, however, stopped him and recovered the drugs.

Subsequently, they extended their search inside the home, finding 28 grams of hashish in the refrigerator, a precision scale, and a knife with a blade coated with the drug. They also found drug packaging materials and 27 .22 caliber cartridges in the bedroom.

The man, identified as a 41-year-old Algerian with a police record and an illegal immigration status, was arrested for illegal possession of narcotics and charged with illegal possession of ammunition.

Article published on April 7, 2024 - 14:25 PM - Rosaria Federico

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