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Italy law enforcement conducts widespread drug and fraud operations FAST-MOVING

Italian law enforcement agencies have conducted a series of operations targeting drug trafficking, fraud, and cybercrime. In Anzio and Cisterna di Latina, authorities seized 26 kilograms of cocaine and arrested a man found with weapons and luxury watches. In Alba Adriatica, a high-speed chase ended with the arrest of two Albanian nationals and the recovery of 208 doses of cocaine hidden in water bottles.

Authorities are also cracking down on fraud targeting the elderly. In Matera, several individuals were issued expulsion orders for attempting to scam seniors through impersonation of law enforcement. Similar ‘fake officer’ scams were thwarted in Castelbuono, where two men were arrested. In Monza, police intercepted a coordinated group using call centers to target elderly victims.

In the digital realm, the State Police arrested a 39-year-old in Pavia for the distribution of child pornography via Messenger, resulting in the seizure of 15,000 files. Additionally, in Cagliari, five individuals were reported for various online scams, including phishing and fraudulent e-commerce activities. Other notable actions include the arrest of a man in Genoa for drug dealing and the recovery of drugs and cash in Bolzano.

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Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli · Black Axe · Capaccio Paestum · Carabinieri · Direzione Distrettuale Antimafia · Direzione Distrettuale Antimafia di Catania · Guardia di Finanza · Interpol · Italy · Nuoro · Polizia Locale · Polizia Locale di Capaccio Paestum

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A 53-year-old man was arrested in Sezze for drug possession, illegal weapons, and receiving stolen goods.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A 34-year-old man was arrested in Rimini's Grotta Rossa area following reports of a strong marijuana odor.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] During a search in Sezze, police discovered a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun and various stolen items, including a generator and vehicle license plates.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized 409.46 grams of drugs, including marijuana, hashish, and cocaine, along with 800 euros and a brass knuckle.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized more than 47 grams of crack cocaine and 20 euros in cash during the arrest.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A 36-year-old man was arrested in San Nicola la Strada for the illegal sale and possession of crack cocaine.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] A 16-year-old is among the suspects detained for the murder. www.corcianonline.it
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Squadra Mobile of Latina identified suspects in the murder of Ibrahim Dibba. www.corcianonline.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ferdinando Di Silvio, a member of the Di Silvio clan, is among those detained.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ibrahim Dibba was shot multiple times in the abdomen. www.corcianonline.it
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The murder was allegedly motivated by a dispute over a slap and a non-payment. www.corcianonline.it

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