Carabinieri blitz in Secondigliano: pair arrested with arsenal and staggering loot.
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In an operation that shook the Secondigliano neighborhood, the Carabinieri dismantled a dangerous criminal organization, arresting a couple and seizing a veritable arsenal.
During a house search, the military found three pistols inside the home of the two suspects, including a sophisticated "pen gun" capable of firing lethal shots even at close range.
But that's not all: hidden among the furniture and appliances, several hundred rounds of ammunition of various calibers were discovered, ready for use.
The final twist, however, came with the discovery of a large quantity of Apple devices, including numerous iPhone 16 last generation.
The coup a few weeks ago in Castellammare
It was the stolen goods of a rapina occurred in Castellammare di Stabia just a few weeks earlier, when a group of criminals had attacked an armored van, threatening the courier with weaponry.
To complete the picture, the Carabinieri seized approximately 70.000 euros in cash, hidden in various hiding places inside the house. The money, according to investigators, would be the proceeds of various illicit activities, including drug dealing and receiving stolen goods.
The man, believed to be the leader of the organization, was arrested and taken to prison, while the woman was placed under house arrest. Investigations are still ongoing to track down the couple's accomplices and reconstruct the details of the criminal organization.
Article published on 18 October 2024 - 11:48
