Naples: The first-degree trial against the alleged drug trafficking network led by former cocaine broker Bruno Carbone began yesterday morning with the prosecutor's closing statement.
The prosecutor requested 19 sentences for a total of 200 years in prison. The highest sentences were requested for the leaders of the organization, with sentences between 16 and 20 years in prison.
The trial originates from the investigation that culminated with a raid last January, when almost 30 people were arrested. The investigations, coordinated by the DDA and conducted by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Naples, allowed to eliminate two groups that operated on the Barcelona-Amsterdam-Naples axis.
The trial originates from the investigation that culminated with a raid last January, when almost 30 people were arrested. The investigations, coordinated by the DDA and conducted by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Naples, allowed to eliminate two groups that operated on the Barcelona-Amsterdam-Naples axis.
The wiretaps and the role of Bruno Carbone
The investigations were made possible thanks to the crack in the network “Encrochat”, which allowed the interception of communications between the associates, which took place via cryptophones initially considered unassailable. The interceptions allowed investigators to trace the two groups and identify Bruno Carbone, a luxury fugitive in Dubai and right-hand man of drug trafficker Raffaele Imperiale.
The two groups and the role of the Caivano Green Park
The investigation identified two distinct groups, both involved in drug trafficking:
First group: led by Vincenzo and Salvatore Della Monica.
Second group: led by Simone Bartiromo, Roberto Merolla and Giovanni Cortese.
The investigation also involved the Parco Verde of Caivano, where part of the illicit activity took place.
Now it is up to the defense team to develop a strategy to defend the defendants. The trial will continue with the hearing of witnesses and defense speeches.
ALL SENTENCE REQUESTS
- Bruno Carbone: 3 years and 6 months
Giovanni Cortese: 18 years old
Salvatore Della Monica: 16 years old
Vincenzo Della Monica: 16 years old
Roberto Merolla: 18 years old
Michele Nacca: 20 years old
Francesco Addamiano, 4 years old
Errico D'Ambrosio, 3 years and 6 months
Daniela Della Monica, 2 years old
Raffaele De Sica, 16 years old
Nicola Di Casola, 18 years old
Carlo Esposito, 6 years and 6 months
Alessio Onorato, 2 years and 8 months
Antonio Pagliarani, 4 years and 4 months
Antonio Pinto, 4 years and 4 months
Emanuele Pisa, 16 years old
Giuseppe Rocco, 8 years old
Sebastian Romeo, 8 years old
Domenico Stefanelli, 10 years old
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