Last updated on 1 July 2024 by Armando Proietti
In the north of Bari, precisely in Biscegliea serious blow was dealt to the trafficking of contraband drugs and tobacco thanks to the operation RecoverThe investigations led to the arrest of 13 individuals, four of whom are in prison and nine under house arrest, accused of various illicit activities related to the importation, transportation and marketing of narcotics and illegal tobacco.
The complicities on the port of Biscèglie
The illegal network involved some local fishermen who collaborated in the importation of drugs and cigarettes through the port of Bisceglie. The illegal activities would have continued over time, under the nose of the authorities, until the police operation that dismantled the trafficking.
Details on the operations and people involved
The operation Recoverlaunched two years ago, has uncovered a large trafficking network run by individuals involved in the illegal activities. The main arrestees are local, with the exception of one individual from Desio, Lombardy. During the investigation, a considerable quantity of contraband drugs and tobacco was seized.
The action of the police forces
The Carabinieri of the provincial command of Barletta-Andria-Trani, supported by specialized units such as the helicopter squadron Carabinieri hunters Puglia, the sixth Carabinieri helicopter unit of Bari and the dog unit of Modugno, carried out the arrests. The collaboration also with the Carabinieri company of Desio allowed the effective coordination of the operation.
The details of the investigation conducted by the Trani Prosecutor’s Office will be made public at a press conference to be held at the Trani Carabinieri Provincial Headquarters. An important step forward in the fight against illicit drug and tobacco trafficking involving the port of Bisceglie.
Insights
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– Operation RecoverThis is an operation conducted by law enforcement to combat drug and tobacco trafficking in Bisceglie, which led to the arrest of 13 individuals.
– Province of Barletta-Andria-TraniIt is a province located in the Puglia region, formed by the fusion of the former provinces of Barletta, Andria and Trani.
– desire: Desio is an Italian municipality in the province of Monza and Brianza, in Lombardy. It is mentioned because one of those arrested was from this city.
– CarabinieriIt is an Italian military police force, which carries out judicial police and public safety tasks throughout the national territory.
– Trani Prosecutor’s Office: It is the competent judicial authority to investigate illicit drug and tobacco trafficking in Bisceglie.
This article highlights the important operation conducted by the police to combat illegal trafficking in Bisceglie, highlighting the collaboration between different Carabinieri units for the arrest of those responsible.
