The Squillace Carabinieri arrested a 34 year old from Palermiti, with no criminal record, seriously suspected of the crime of possession for the purpose of dealing narcotic substances.
The man was noticed by a patrol while he was in a car in the town center with a suspicious attitude. The subsequent personal and vehicular search made it possible to find him 19 grams of cocaine, 24 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, a switchblade and approximately 300 euros in cash, believed to be proceeds from the drug dealing activity.
The search was then extended to the 34-year-old’s home, where the military seized another 42 grams of marijuana and a cattle killing gun.
The man was arrested in flagrante delicto and, at the disposal of the Judicial Authority, subjected to the measure of house arrest, subsequently confirmed during the validation hearing. The criminal case is still pending preliminary investigation phase.