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Catania police dismantle 3D-printed weapon and drug lab
Police in San Giovanni La Punta, near Catania, have dismantled a criminal operation involving the production of 3D-printed “ghost guns” and large-scale drug trafficking. A 27-year-old man was arrested following a raid by the Squadra Mobile.
Inside a garage, investigators discovered a professional resin 3D printer, digital design files for firearms, and various untraceable plastic components capable of being assembled into functional weapons. Authorities also seized a .22 caliber flare gun with 42 blank cartridges.
In addition to the weapons manufacturing, the raid uncovered a significant quantity of narcotics, including ketamine, hashish, MDMA, marijuana, and the synthetic drug “jungle spice.” Police also seized approximately 5,630 euros in cash and a notebook containing client names and transaction records.