Drug Stash Uncovered: 550 Grams of Hashish Hidden in a Portable Toilet
A man under house arrest, a woman required to report to the authorities
Antrodoco – The Carabinieri in Cittaducale have dealt a blow to the local drug trade. After months of investigation, two individuals were served with court orders. They are accused of hiding approximately 550 grams of hashish in the restroom of a bar in downtown Antrodoco.
The investigation began as early as the beginning of January. At that time, officers from the local Carabinieri station conducted a check near the bar, which raised the first suspicions. In the months that followed, investigators from the operational unit gathered further evidence. Through technical surveillance and on-site observations, they compiled a solid body of evidence against the two suspects.
The Rieti Public Prosecutor’s Office coordinated the entire operation. An investigating judge concurred with the investigators’ assessment and issued the corresponding orders. The seized hashish, which had already been analyzed in the laboratory, could have been used to produce numerous doses for sale in the region.
The arrest took place a few days ago. The main suspect was tracked down in the municipality of Barisciano in the province of L’Aquila. He was placed under house arrest—a measure that was already in effect against him due to another criminal offense. For the second suspect, the court ordered that she remain in the municipality of L’Aquila and report regularly to the police. During the operation, the Carabinieri were supported by colleagues from L’Aquila.
The authorities note that these measures were taken as part of the preliminary investigation. The accused are presumed innocent until a final judgment is rendered.
