SHe was moving cautiously along Via Romolo Murro, in the heart of Afragola, when the police officers noticed him exchanging a package for a banknote.
A 22-year-old local man, already known to the police, ended up in trouble and was arrested for possession of narcotics with intent to sell.
The raid took place yesterday afternoon, during the extraordinary operations organized by the Naples Police Headquarters to combat drug trafficking and illegal possession of weapons. The officers, suspicious of the exchange that had taken place before their eyes, intervened and arrested the young man. pusher, found in possession of six packages of cocaine and €35 in cash. The buyer, however, managed to escape through the neighborhood streets.
The operation didn't stop there. Convinced there might be other evidence useful to the investigation, the officers searched the 22-year-old's home.
Inside the dealer's house, they discovered a veritable drug dealing center: 49 packages of cocaine, 37 doses of hashish, and 81 packages of marijuana, as well as €405 in banknotes of various denominations, believed to be the proceeds of the illegal activity. Also seized from the hideout were three precision scales and drug packaging materials.
The young man was arrested and taken to the police station. He is charged with possession of narcotics with intent to distribute.
The incident is part of the ongoing police crackdown across northern Naples, where drug dealing continues to be a major security concern.
Article published by A. Carlino on August 29, 2025, at 14:50 PM
Comments (1)
This article is about a young man who was arrested for drug dealing. It's unfortunate to see young people involved in these things. But at the same time, the police are right to carry out checks to stop drug dealing. I hope things can improve.