Yet another operation against drug trafficking between the municipalities of Castellammare and neighboring towns. The relentless activity of law enforcement continues to lead to seizures and arrests.
In a series of intense raids, the Carabinieri have dealt a heavy blow to small-time local drug dealers, dismantling ingenious hideouts and seizing significant quantities of drugs.
The operation, conducted with the valuable support of the Carabinieri Helicopter Squadron of Calabria, led to the arrest of several individuals already known to law enforcement.
Among them, a 41-year-old from Sant'Antonio Abate, found in possession of 15 doses of crack cocaine carefully hidden inside an innocuous aspirin container, a hiding place as banal as it is effective.
In Agerola, however, the Carabinieri dismantled a small drug dealing organization, arresting a 28-year-old and his wife.
In Agerola a couple cultivated the famous and valuable marijuana Mango Sapphire
In their home, the military found a veritable domestic greenhouse, carefully set up for the cultivation of high-quality "Mango Sapphire" marijuana, considered by cannabis enthusiasts to be a true gem of indica genetics.
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In addition to the drugs, the Carabinieri seized precision scales, packaging materials, and a sum of cash believed to be the proceeds of the illegal activity.
But the surprises didn't end there. Extending the research In the surrounding rural areas, the Carabinieri discovered and destroyed several cannabis plantations, where lush plants, up to two metres tall, were growing luxuriantly, fuelling a thriving black market.
In the garden of an 80-year-old three majestic marijuana plants
Not even an 80-year-old man, already known to law enforcement, managed to escape. In his garden, among geraniums and bonsai trees, the Carabinieri found three majestic marijuana plants, over three and a half meters tall, evidence of careful and prolonged cultivation.
Meanwhile, on the streets, checks have revealed a worrying upsurge in traffic-related crimes. Several drivers have been reported for driving without a license, demonstrating complete recklessness in endangering their own safety and that of others.
The operation, in addition to dealing a severe blow to drug trafficking, also allowed five young drug users to be reported to the Prefecture, offering them the opportunity to embark on a path of recovery and social reintegration.
The message sent by law enforcement is clear: the fight against crime and drug dealing continues unabated, and those guilty of these crimes will find no escape.
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