The Carabinieri of NAS di Napoli They arrested a 45-year-old man for illegal possession of weapons, ammunition and narcotics.
The operation, which began as a simple check to verify compliance with health and hygiene regulations, took an unexpected turn when the military noticed the unusually agitated and nervous behavior of the owner of the premises.
The suspicious attitude pushed the Carabinieri to proceed with a search, which brought to light a real arsenal. Inside some rooms used for residential purposes, eight vacuum-packed blocks of cocaine were found, for a total weight of 1,3 kilograms, and eleven heat-sealed packages containing a further 15 grams of the same substance.
Not only drug: the military also seized a large-caliber pistol with the serial number erased, numerous ammunition containers, precision scales, material for packaging narcotics and thousands of euros in cash, divided into banknotes of various denominations.
The man was immediately taken into custody in prison and will have to answer for illegal possession of a clandestine weapon, receiving stolen goods and possession of narcotics for the purpose of dealing. The seized weapon will now be subjected to ballistic tests to verify any possible involvement in news stories.
The operation by the NAS Carabinieri demonstrates once again how routine checks can be transformed into broader investigations, bringing to light serious crimes and helping to ensure the safety of the territory. The man is now at the disposal of the Judicial Authority, while investigations continue to ascertain any links with other illegal activities.
Article published on 10 February 2025 - 15:08
The article highlights a very serious situation that is happening in our society. It is worrying to see how controls can discover such serious crimes as possession of weapons and drugs, I hope there are more controls to prevent other similar events.