AStrawberry – Pusher arrested, drugs seized along with bladed weapons but also money of illicit origin.
It is a corollary of illegality that was discovered today in Afragola, the scene of a bloody Camorra war, during a high-impact operation by the State Police, the Carabinieri and the Guardia di Finanza with the participation of approximately 150 operators from the various police forces.
A 22-year-old was arrested for illegal possession of narcotics because he was found in possession of approximately 200 grams of marijuana, while two other individuals, aged 29 and 49, were reported for the same crime; the 49-year-old was also reported for the possession, distribution and illegal installation of equipment, codes and other means for accessing computer or telematic systems.
A 48cm machete and 4 knives were also seized
During the operation, the operators identified 322 people, 43 of whom had a police record, and checked 206 vehicles; in addition, various quantities of narcotic substances such as hashish, cocaine and marijuana were seized, as well as various materials for packaging drugs, a machete 48 cm long, 4 knives, banknotes of various denominations for a total of 14.000 euros and various quantities of foreign manufactured tobacco.
But the police operation did not stop there because checks were carried out to verify compliance with the Highway Code and fines were issued for a total of approximately 3.000 euros.
The joint activity saw the participation of personnel from the Afragola Police Station, the Naples Flying Squad, the Campania Crime Prevention Unit, the Mobile Unit, a canine unit from the General Prevention and Public Rescue Office and the Highway Police; the Carabinieri of the Casoria Company and the Castello di Cisterna Group as well as operators of the Guardia di Finanza of the Pronto Impiego Group and the Frattamaggiore Group with a canine unit.
The service in question also saw the participation of personnel from the Metropolitan Police.
Article published on 14 June 2025 - 13:50
The police operation in Afragola appears to have been very extensive and well-organized, but there are questions about how the money found is being handled. In addition, there are concerns about the future of security in the area. We hope that these measures will lead to positive results.