FISCIANO – The 48-year-old from Irpinia, who was stopped in Fisciano with almost 11 kilos of marijuana, will remain under house arrest. The decision was confirmed by the Judge for Preliminary Investigations of the Court of Nocera Inferiore, at the end of the validation hearing held yesterday morning.
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The man had been stopped by the Carabinieri of the Mercato San Severino Company while he was on board his Peugeot. At the sight of the military, he had suddenly turned into a side street, a behavior that aroused the suspicion of the officers, prompting them to stop him for a check.
During the search of the vehicle, the Carabinieri found a small bag of marijuana. The discovery led the authorities to extend the search to the 48-year-old's home, where a real "warehouse" of drugs was found: almost 11 kilos of marijuana, packaged in 40 heat-sealed bags, were hidden in a closet. Alongside the drugs, the military seized a scale, vacuum bags of various sizes, a sealing machine and 1.600 euros in cash, hidden in a flowerpot.
The defense: “Grown for personal use”
During questioning, the 48-year-old declared that he cultivated the substance for personal use. A theory that did not convince the investigating judge, who considered the explanation implausible, instead hypothesizing a possible connection with criminal circles linked to drug trafficking. In light of the evidence gathered, the judge decided to confirm the precautionary measure of house arrest, deeming it necessary to keep the suspect under surveillance while investigations continue to clarify any links with the drug market. drug.
Article published on 13 December 2024 - 11:14
The arrest of this man is a serious matter, but I wonder if it is right to keep him under house arrest. The amount of drugs seems to be high, but he says it was only for personal use. I don't know what to think.