Cocaine dealing between Italy, Macedonia and Albania, searches and suspects a Salerno. This morning, the State Police carried out an order from the Judge for Preliminary Investigations of the Court ofAquilawhich he arranged 30 precautionary measures against as many people under investigation for drug trafficking and related crimes, such as possession and sale of narcotic substances. The investigation, coordinated by the L’Aquila Public Prosecutor’s Office, was conducted between November 2022 and June 2024 by the Anti-Drug Section of the Flying Squad and other investigative offices. Investigators discovered that L’Aquila was the operational base of a criminal group that mainly trafficked cocaine.
In particular, 26 precautionary measures were applied in prison, 3 under house arrest and 1 with the obligation to stay. The investigation involved 42 people, and it emerged that the criminal group, made up of individuals of Albanian, Italian and Macedonian origin, managed drug dealing in Abruzzo and Lazio, with approximately 650 buyers. The turnover is estimated at almost 2 million euros.
The organization had a well-defined structure, with roles and tasks established among the affiliates, who were linked by kinship ties and common origins. They used numerous cars registered to “third parties” and telephones dedicated exclusively to the illicit activity. The drug dealing centers were mainly located in L’Aquila, with operations also taking place at home to avoid checks by the police.
Among the details that emerged, it was discovered that the association organized periodic meetings for the management of the drug dealing, preparation of doses and planning of supplies. Members of the organization received compensation depending on doses sold or hours workedwith “permanent contracts”.
Today 21 suspects were arrested, including 18 in prison, 2 under house arrest and 1 under mandatory residence. The operations were supported by numerous offices and departments of the State Police of various Italian cities, including Salerno, Ancona, Campobasso, Foggia, Naples, Romeand others.
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What impact did the investigation into drug trafficking operations between Italy, Macedonia, and Albania have on local law enforcement practices?
1. What were some of the key findings of the investigation into the drug trafficking operations between Italy, Macedonia, and Albania?
2. How did the criminal group manage their drug dealing activities in Abruzzo and Lazio?
3. Can you provide more detail about the structure and roles within the organization, including the use of technology and meetings for managing operations?
4. How did the group handle compensation for their members, and what were some of the challenges they faced in maintaining this system?
5. How did the organization’s affiliates collaborate with one another, and what was the effect of their kinship ties and common origins on their operations?
6. Were there any specific techniques or methods the group used to avoid detection by law enforcement?
7. How did the group adjust their operations during the pandemic?
8. How did the police manage to break up the organization and make arrests, given its size and complexity?
9. Can you share information about the partnerships between the Italian police forces involved in this operation, and how did they coordinate their efforts?
10. Do you have any insights into potential future trends or developments in drug trafficking within Italy and its neighboring countries?
