Palagonia: Couple arrested with 2,2 kg of cocaine; illegal electrical connection also discovered.

A couple of engaged couples Palagonia, both 33 year olds, it was arrested in flagrante from the Carabinieri of the Operational Section of the local Company on charges of possession of narcotic substances for the purpose of traffickingThe measure was triggered during one of the numerous services aimed at combating the drug trafficking and dealingA patrol engaged in checks along the SS 417, in the territory of Ramacca, noticed a car with two people on board: the driver was proceeding at a dangerous driving behavior, characterized by high speed and risky overtaking.

The soldiers, suspicious, decided to follow the vehicle from a distance and to request the support of the car radio. Radio-mobile nucleus, which has then ordered the alt to the driver. Once stopped, the Carabinieri immediately perceived the strong nervousness of the woman, with no criminal record, who showed evident tension despite her partner's attempts to reassure her. During the check, the 33-year-old spontaneously handed over a cellophane package containing 2,2 grams of heroin.

Having understood that the vehicle would also be searched, the man admitted the presence of further drugs in the trunkIn fact, the Carabinieri found a bucket in the trunk with hidden 2,200 kilograms of pure cocaine, divided into two loaves. A quantity which, if placed on the market, would have yielded approximately 150 thousand euros through the sale of single doses of drug.

The investigations continued at the couple's home, in the centre of Palagonia, where a was also discovered illegal connection to the public grid: the apartment's electrical system was illegally connected to the municipal line.arrest was validated by the Judicial Authority, which ordered the 33-year-old to be subjected to the measure of domiciliary electronic bracelet.