Caivano – An arrest that brings to light one of the most dramatic episodes in Neapolitan history. Yesterday, Carabinieri arrested Ciro Migliore, a 27-year-old already known to law enforcement, during a drug bust in Caivano's green park.
The man, identified as an alleged drug dealer, is the same young transgender man who five years ago was the boyfriend of Maria Paola Gaglione , the 16-year-old who died in the accident in September 2020.
The tragedy, which shocked the entire community, was caused by the victim's brother, Michele Gaglione. As confirmed in court, he, opposed to his sister's relationship, chased the couple on a motorcycle.
During the chase, the scooter Maria Paola and Ciro Migliore were riding crashed, killing the young woman. Michele Gaglione was sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in prison for manslaughter.
Yesterday's arrest by the Carabinieri adds a darker layer to Migliore's story. Officers raided his home and found evidence of what appears to be a well-organized drug dealing operation: among the findings were 10 pre-packaged doses of cocaine and crack, packaging materials, and a ledger with initials and numbers, likely the accounts for the illegal trade. €1.675 in cash was also seized, presumably the proceeds of the illicit activity.
The September 16th case isn't the first drug dealing investigation involving Ciro Migliore since the death of his girlfriend; he was already targeted by law enforcement in February 2021 for similar crimes. The arrest closes a tragic cycle, where a family loss is intertwined with stories of deviance and illegality.
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Ciro Migliore's arrest is a deeply disturbing event that raises concerns about the social situation in Caivano. Law enforcement should be more active in preventing these incidents and protecting the community, but things don't seem to be changing.