Last updated on June 25, 2024 by Marco Mintillo
The operation of the investigative unit of Cisterna Castle Groupwhich led to the arrest of 11 people accused of association for the purpose of drug trafficking, reveals an intricate and dangerous criminal knot involving two criminal groups of Acerra.
Illicit trafficking between June 2022 and April 2023
The investigations conducted made it possible to discover that the members of the two criminal groups of Acerra involved in the illegal activity have had commercial relationships with resellers from other cities in the province of Naples. On the one hand the wholesale supply, on the other the retail sale directly to end consumers, which took place both in the classic ‘dealing squares’ and by delivering the drugs directly to their homes.
City in state of emergency: 40 arrests since July 17
The city of Acerraat the gates of Naples, was shaken by a criminal earthquake which led to the arrest of 40 people, divided into four distinct criminal groups. The third wave of arrests, which involved the 11 people detained in precautionary custody, demonstrates the vastness and seriousness of the phenomenon of organized crime in the Neapolitan hinterland.
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The Cisterna Castle Group is an investigative unit dedicated to the fight against organized crime, with particular focus on drug trafficking. The operation mentioned in the article reveals the work of this investigative unit which led to the arrest of 11 individuals accused of criminal association aimed at drug trafficking.
### Acerra
Acerra is an Italian city located near Naples, known for being involved in criminal activities related to the Camorra. In the text, reference is made to two criminal groups from Acerra involved in drug trafficking, who have established commercial relationships with dealers in other cities in the province of Naples. The arrest of 40 people in the city of Acerra highlights the presence of a strong presence of organized crime in the area.
### Naples
Naples it is one of the largest and most important cities in southern Italy. A well-known cultural and historical centre, Naples is unfortunately also known for the widespread presence of organized crime, such as the Camorra. In the context of the article, Naples represents the center in which the criminal activities of groups such as those of Acerra converge, which are dedicated to drug trafficking in the Neapolitan hinterland.
### Organized crime in the Neapolitan hinterland
The Neapolitan hinterland refers to the area surrounding the city of Naples. In this context, the operation that led to the arrest of 11 people involved in drug trafficking reveals the widespread presence of organized crime, with groups that manage the supply and sale of narcotic substances. The arrest of 40 individuals in various operations demonstrates the vastness and seriousness of the criminal phenomenon present in the area.
### Criminal earthquake in Acerra
The term “criminal earthquake” is used in the article to describe the impact of the arrests involving 40 people Acerra. This event underlines the extent of criminal activities present in the city and the importance of investigative actions to counter them.
