Cocaine, hashish and marijuana from Gela to Palermo: 9 arrests
Carabinieri operation in four Sicilian cities
by Editorial staff

PALERMO - A vast anti-drug operation conducted by the carabinieri between Gela, Niscemi, Comiso and Palermo led to the arrest of nine people accused of dealing in cocaine, hashish and marijuana.

The precautionary custody measures were signed by the investigating judge of Gela at the request of the prosecutor.

About 50 soldiers from the Gela Territorial Department were employed in the operation, with the support of personnel from the Sicilian Hunters Helicopter Squadron and a helicopter from the 9th Palermo Carabinieri Helicopter Unit.