The Ferone clan was hit: Mafia boss Cocò Di Fiore was arrested. He had three kilograms of cocaine in his car.

Arzano – A fatal mistake was made by Cosimo Di Fiore, known as Cocò, the top man in the Ferone clan of Casavatore. He was caught by the Falcons of the Naples Flying Squad while transporting 3 kilograms of cocaine.

A significant haul for the criminal gang closely linked to the Amato-Pagano clan. The seizure causes financial damage to the clan's coffers of over €150. But more importantly, it lands a high-ranking member of the clan, 45-year-old Cosimo Di Fiore, known to law enforcement for his history of drug trafficking and dealing.

The Flying Squad Hawks had most likely followed him and when they realised they could intervene and stop him without causing problems, they did so.

Three kilos of cocaine in the bag

He was stopped along Corso Salvatore D'Amato in Arzano. In his car, he had a duffel bag containing three blocks of cocaine, weighing over 3 kg in total.

At that point, they decided to extend the search to his home and requested the assistance of a Guardia di Finanza canine unit. During the search, they found two kitchen knives soaked in narcotics, a precision scale, various drug packaging materials, and €67.000.

The 67 thousand euros found in the house

The kingpin, Cosimo Di Fiore, has been taken to prison, but investigations continue to establish the drug supply chain. Who was the drug destined for? Which dealers and pushers were waiting for it? What is the customer base? The fact that €67 was found in the house indicates that Cocò's involvement is significant.

Now he will have to explain several things to the investigating judge at the validation hearing in the presence of his lawyer.

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