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Agerola, 64-year-old arrested for hiding an arsenal in his home

Carabinieri raided the home of 64-year-old Gaspare Apuzzo. Two rifles and a pistol with bullets and ammunition were seized. The man was transferred to prison.
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Agerola – A veritable domestic arsenal, consisting of rifles and a ready-to-use pistol, was discovered by Carabinieri officers from the Agerola station. The operation, launched in the past few hours, led to the arrest of Gaspare Apuzzo, a 64-year-old local man already known to law enforcement, on serious charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

The raid was launched following careful investigative activity.

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The officers, suspecting the man, decided to conduct a house search, which quickly yielded results. Hidden inside the home, they found the weapons the man had been carrying without authorization.

Specifically, a 12-gauge single-barreled shotgun, a 12-gauge double-barreled shotgun, and a .22-caliber pistol were seized. The latter was particularly worrying because it was found with the magazine inserted and containing three rounds, ready for use. The weapons were all in good condition.

All the material was immediately seized, while Gaspare Apuzzo was arrested. After the usual formalities, by order of the Judicial Authority, the 64-year-old was taken to the Poggioreale prison. The investigations of the police They are continuing to ascertain the origin of the weapons and to verify whether they may have been used in illicit activities in the area.

All Rights Reserved Article published on November 19, 2025 - 08:22 PM - Rosaria Federico

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