An Albanian citizen has been arrested in Ciampino, near Rome, during a Guardia di Finanza operation against narcotics trafficking.
During the raids, Italian authorities discovered over 2.5kg of drugs hidden in the suspect’s vehicle and in an underground environment near a residence.
According to Italian media Lídentità, the Albanian had attracted the authorities’ attention after being seen emerging from an underground environment built in space below the steps of a residence.
Shortly thereafter, he was put in a vehicle, which the effective people decided to stop for detailed control, broadcast thegraphy.
During the vehicle’s search, the effectives discovered a double hidden space in the passenger airbag, where about 300 grams of marijuana were placed.
After this discovery, controls were expanded even in the underground environment from which the Albanian was seen.
Within a refrigerator in this area, police also found 1.3 kilograms of hashish and a kilogram of marijuana. Also, precise scales and materials allegedly used in preparing and packing drug doses for sale were seized.
Authorities also seized the vehicle, which resulted in modified transportation and hiding narcotics.
At the order of the Velletr Prosecutor’s Prosecutor, the Albanian was arrested and transferred to prison, where judicial authorities remain available.
Investigations continue to reveal the origin of narcotics, as well as whether the detainee had links to a broader drug distribution network. /Telegraphy/