San Prisco: Man transporting waste and gas cylinders in seized Apecar: Arrested

During extraordinary checks to investigate environmental crimes in the San Prisco area, Carabinieri officers from the local station stopped a 71-year-old man, resident in the Caserta area, driving an Ape Car that had already been seized in a previous environmental crime case.

Investigations revealed that the cargo included bulky municipal waste and hazardous waste, some of which was potentially hazardous, including gas cylinders. The vehicle was unlicensed and was being used to transport waste materials.

Further investigations revealed that the Ape Car had already been seized and that using it could have violated the restrictions imposed by the order, suggesting theft or damage to seized items and violation of seals.

Based on the evidence gathered, the man was arrested on suspicion of unauthorized waste management and violation of the provisions regarding seized assets. Given the transportation method and the presence of gas cylinders, the possibility of a transport safety incident was also raised.

The vehicle was seized again, and the San Prisco Police Station notified the judicial authorities, who will proceed with their relevant investigations. The suspect's criminal responsibility can only be established with a final conviction, respecting the presumption of innocence.

The operation took place yesterday afternoon in a rural area on Viale dello Sport, in the area known as the Land of Fires, as part of targeted checks to prevent environmental crimes and violations related to waste trafficking.