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Italy law enforcement conducts widespread drug and fraud operations FAST-MOVING
Law enforcement agencies across Italy have conducted a series of operations targeting drug trafficking, fraud, and violent crime. In major narcotics busts, authorities seized 26 kg of cocaine in Cisterna di Latina, 208 doses of cocaine during a high-speed chase in Alba Adriatica, and various quantities of heroin, marijuana, and hallucinogenic mushrooms in other regional raids.
Criminal investigations also focused on social exploitation. Police intercepted organized fraud rings targeting the elderly through phone scams and fake official impersonations in cities like Monza, Matera, and Bergamo. Additionally, a significant arrest was made in the province of Pavia involving the distribution of child pornography via digital messaging platforms.
Other enforcement actions included the arrest of a stalker in Messina, the seizure of illegal hunting equipment in Ragusa, and the execution of arrest warrants for past crimes in Cerignola. Local authorities also addressed environmental and public order issues, such as illegal fires in Val Varenna and theft in Castellammare del Golfo.
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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