At 65, he continued to deal drugs, moving between Ponticelli and Volla like a street crime veteran. Antonio Pietro Punzo, already known to law enforcement, was arrested by the Carabinieri of the Poggioreale Operations Unit on charges of drug dealing and possession.
The military followed him from Ponticelli up to Piazza Vanvitelli, in the heart of Volla, where he was caught selling two doses of cocaine to a customer for 30 euros.
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The 65-year-old was taken to the police station and held in a holding cell, awaiting trial. This arrest confirms that drug trafficking remains a scourge even in the suburbs of Napoli, where ages and roles blur: from young pushers to old criminals, cocaine continues to circulate without distinction of generations.
Article published on October 31, 2025 - 11:46 PM - Vincenzo Scarpa
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It's strange how a 65-year-old continues to do these things. It's unclear why he doesn't stop; perhaps he thinks the risk isn't high. The drug situation in the neighborhoods is truly worrying and gives us pause for thought.