Rome police arrest three for drug trafficking in San Basilio

Carabinieri officers in the San Basilio district of Rome have arrested three Italian men following a search of an illegally occupied apartment. The residence, which is owned by the public housing agency ATER, was being used as a storage site for narcotics.

During the operation, authorities discovered 393 doses of cocaine (approximately 221 grams) and 40 doses of hashish (approximately 72 grams) hidden within the frame of a window. Officers also seized 2,750 euros in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales.

In addition to the arrests, the father of one of the suspects was reported for the illegal occupation of the property and for establishing an unauthorized connection to the electrical grid. The apartment has been seized and returned to the custody of ATER.