Drug Bust in Orbetello: Police Seize Cocaine and Heroin, Arrest Three

ORBETELLO — A routine traffic stop in Orbetello turned into a significant drug bust when police discovered and seized a substantial amount of cocaine and heroin, arresting three individuals in the process.

Officers Nab Two Suspects, One Escapes

According to reports, police stopped a car on the Aurelia road two days ago. When the car halted, three occupants attempted to flee. One suspect managed to escape, leaving behind an envelope containing cocaine. The other two suspects were apprehended by the traffic police officers.

When they stopped the car, the three occupants attempted to escape but two of them were stopped by the traffic police officers.

40 Grams of Drugs and precision balance seized

The arrested suspects, aged 35, 30, and 29, were all residents of Grosseto. Police recovered 40 grams of cocaine and heroin from them, along with a precision balance used for drug dealing.

Arrests and Hearings

The arrested individuals were charged with drug dealing. A hearing was held for direct processing, resulting in one suspect being placed under house arrest, while the other’s repatriation was initiated. The third suspect who managed to escape has been identified but remains at large.

Police Intervention

The road police team of the road and the Orbetello patrol intervened on the spot to successfully carry out the operation.

FAQs

• What happened in Orbetello?

  Police stopped a car and seized drugs, arresting three individuals.

• How much drugs were seized?

  40 grams of cocaine and heroin.

• How many suspects were arrested?

  Two suspects were arrested, one escaped.

Did you know?

Italy has been actively working to curb drug trafficking, leading to various successful operations like this one.

Takeaways

• Police in Orbetello seized 40 grams of cocaine and heroin.
• Three suspects were involved, with two arrests made and one suspect still at large.
• Drug dealing charges were pressed against the arrested individuals.

Call to Action

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