Castellammare, weapons, drugs and arrests in Operation Continuum Bellum 2

Castellammare.

The military is combing the territory of Castellammare and Monti Lattari inch by inch, penetrating into inaccessible areas and suburbs that have long been considered safe.

A Slightly, in fact, surrounded by the thick vegetation of the “canale grande”, a real arsenal was found. Hidden among the roots of an old plane tree, the carabinieri discovered a rifle semi-automatic with the serial number erased.

A weapon ready to fire and most likely intended to commit violent acts. Next to the weapon, a real ammunition: 11 20-gauge cartridges, ready to be loaded.

But the discovery did not stop there. In a small clearing, hidden among the reeds, the soldiers identified a cultivation of marijuana: 24 lush plants, about one meter tall, testifying to an illicit activity well-rooted in the territory.

The seized weapon will be subjected to ballistic tests to verify whether it has been used in previous crimes.

Pusher arrested in Castellammare

While in Lettere they were investigating the origin of the arsenal, in Castellammare di Stabia the carabinieri busted a small but thriving drug dealing ring.

The home of Giovanni Vanacore, already known to the police, was searched and inside numerous elements were found that confirmed his criminal activity: doses of cocaine carefully packaged, ready to be sold, precision scales to weigh the drugs, as well as 30 grams of hashish divided into small doses.

Furthermore, six bullets were found inside the house, underlining the dangerous combination of drugs and firearms.

A strong signal against crime

Operation “Continuum Bellum 2” represents a strong signal against the organized crime that has plagued the area for too long. The Carabinieri, together with the valuable contribution of the Squadrone Eliportato Cacciatori Carabinieri di Calabria, with determination and professionalism, are working tirelessly to guarantee the safety of citizens and restore legality to the territory. The investigations are still ongoing and further developments are expected.