Caserta.
A 44-year-old man from Casagiove was arrested yesterday evening by the Carabinieri of the Radiomobile Section of the Caserta Company for drug dealing. The operation took place in via Isonzo, in Caserta, during a routine patrol service.Article Key Points
The attention of the Carabinieri was drawn by the exchange of a €50 note between the man, sitting in a Mercedes Class A, and another 48-year-old man, on foot, outside the car.
When the soldiers arrived, the two attempted to hide the banknote and the drugs, but in vain.
During the search, the man driving the Mercedes, with specific precedents, was found in possession of 380 euros in cash, a bag of cocaine and two others bags of cocaine found on the ground near the car, presumably dropped during the check.
At home he also had other drugs and 2170 euros
The subsequent house search led to the seizure of two further doses of drug, one of cocaine and one of hashish, a precision scale, sachets for packaging and the cash sum of 2.170,00 euros.
The arrested man was taken to the Santa Maria Capua Vetere prison, while the buyer was reported to the Prefecture of Caserta.
Article published on 10 June 2024 - 12:23
