Oschiri - The authorities in the province of Sassari have struck a major blow in a targeted operation against the illegal arms trade and drug sales. On the morning of February 12, special Carabinieri units intervened in the rural area of Oschiri after observing a suspicious property for some time. The operation ended with the arrest of a man accused of serious crimes such as possession of weapons of war, manufacturing explosives and receiving stolen goods.
An arsenal of weapons of war and precision equipment
During the search of the home in the village of Sos Ozzastros, the officers came across a quantity of weapons and equipment that surprised even experienced investigators. The inventory of the private weapons cache included an AK47 assault rifle, a Beretta submachine gun and a Zastava sniper rifle including optics. Many of the seized handguns, including models from Walther and Beretta, had serial numbers that had been ground off, indicating a criminal background to their origin.
In addition to the live firearms, the forces found 16 silencers, numerous high-capacity magazines and over 650 cartridges of various calibers. Technical equipment for surveillance and camouflage was also confiscated: A jammer with eight antennas for jamming radio frequencies, laser pointers, night vision optics and a bulletproof vest with handmade steel plates were found in the suspect's possession. Various balaclavas, a wig and a loading station for ammunition indicate that the equipment was prepared for serious crimes.
Explosives and drugs found
The explosives found posed a particular danger. The officers discovered several kilograms of chemical substances, which are used as starting materials for highly explosive mixtures, as well as ready-made hand-made explosive devices, detonators and detonators. Due to the enormous risk of explosion, experts from the bomb disposal squad in Sassari had to arrive to destroy the dangerous materials in a controlled manner.
In addition to the arsenal of weapons, the carabinieri confiscated around 27 grams of cocaine and cash amounting to 9,700 euros. The arrested man was transferred to the Sassari Bancali detention center after the police measures were completed. He is now awaiting judicial confirmation of his arrest. The investigation by the public prosecutor's office in Sassari is ongoing and the presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction is handed down.
