Castellammare. Drugs, weapons, bullets and arrests is the result of the umpteenth operation "Continuum Bellum 2" by the Carabinieri.
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.
In Lettere, in fact, surrounded by the dense vegetation of the "canale grande," a veritable arsenal was discovered. Hidden among the roots of an old plane tree, the Carabinieri discovered a semi-automatic rifle with its serial number removed.
A weapon ready to fire and likely intended for violent action. Next to the weapon, a real round of ammunition: 11 20-gauge rounds, 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 a meter tall, testifying to an illicit activity well-established in the area.
The seized weapon will be subjected to ballistic tests to verify whether it has been used in previous crimes.
Pusher arrested in Castellammare
While the origin of the arsenal was being investigated in Lettere, the Carabinieri busted a small but thriving drug ring in Castellammare di Stabia.
The home of Giovanni Vanacore, already known to law enforcement, was searched and numerous items confirming his criminal activity were found: carefully packaged doses of cocaine, ready for sale, precision scales for weighing the drugs, as well as 30 grams of hashish divided into small doses.
Furthermore, six bullets were found inside the house, underscoring the dangerous connection between drugs and firearms.
A strong signal against crime
Operation "Continuum Bellum 2" sends a strong signal against the organized crime that has plagued the area for too long. The Carabinieri, along with the invaluable support of the Calabria Carabinieri Helicopter Squadron, are working tirelessly with determination and professionalism to ensure the safety of residents and restore legality to the area. The investigation is ongoing, and further developments are expected.
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