Naples. Major seizure of weapons and drugs from the Soccavo clans: a 35-year-old arrested, he was the caretaker of the garage where they were kept.
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Agents from the Flying Squad and the Dante Police Station, engaged in activities to combat organized crime, carried out a check in a garage on Via Epomeo. During the check, they discovered two hiding places.
Inside a semi-abandoned car, 23 blocks of hashish and other similar substances were found, for a total weight of approximately 2,5 kg.
Inside one of the offices of the garage managed by the clan of Soccavo iInstead, 2 packages of cocaine were found for a total weight of approximately one kg, a Uzi model submachine gun, cal. 9 x 19, probably of Israeli origin, with the serial number erased and complete with magazine.
Five kilograms of drugs, a machine gun and six pistols
And another Astra brand revolver, cal. 357 magnum with erased serial number, five clandestine semi-automatic pistols, of various brands and calibers, all loaded and ready for use.
83 cartridges of various calibers and 20.000 euros.
Based on the evidence gathered, the police arrested a 35-year-old, believed to be the custodian of the arsenal and the drugs. The man in fact had exclusive access to the office where part of the seized material was hidden.
The arrested man, by order of the District Anti-Mafia Directorate, was taken to the “Giuseppe Salvia” prison in Naples Poggioreale.
Article published on 5 June 2024 - 19:11
