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Catania police drug-related arrests
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In late July 2026, the Italian State Police stopped a 52‑year‑old driver in Catania, charging him with drunk driving and possession of a small amount of cocaine after a routine patrol detected erratic behavior. The incident highlighted police focus on individual drug possession linked to traffic violations. A few days later, in early August, authorities expanded the crackdown, arresting two men involved in a drive‑in drug‑selling operation in the San Giovanni Galermo district. The suspects were caught handling larger quantities August 1 raid seized 34 g of cocaine, crack and marijuana, using a rope system to transfer packages to passing vehicles. The operation resulted in multiple arrests, injuries to officers, and seizure 30 g of drugs cocaine and cash, indicating crack packaged in 84 sealed units, €185 in cash and a shift from isolated possession cases to targeting organized street‑level drug distribution. radio transmitter; two officers suffered contusions when the 44‑year‑old resisted. Together, the incidents show a continued police effort in Catania to address both personal drug use and more coordinated drug‑dealing street‑level drug dealing activities.
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- 2026-08-03 01:38 UTC Catania police drug-related arrests
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