Gioia Tauro: Hidden Arsenal Discovered Underground, Weapons and Drugs Found

The Carabinieri of the Gioia Tauro Company, with the support of the Calabria Hunters Helicopter Squadron, have achieved aimportant operation that led to the discovery of a large arsenal and a load of cocaine. The material, carefully hidden on the land of a farm in the Gioia Tauro plain, represented a significant danger to public safety. The operation, coordinated by the Public Prosecutor's Office of Palmi directed by Dr. Emanuele Crescenti, It dealt a heavy blow to organised crime, foiling large-scale illicit trafficking.

An arsenal of war weapons hidden underground

During the search operations, The Carabinieri discovered over twenty firearms, including M4 and AK-47 rifles, as well as pistols of various calibers and approximately two thousand rounds of ammunition. The weapons were hidden in sealed metal drums buried more than two meters deep, demonstrating the sophistication of the concealment system. The recovery operation required an excavator to reach the containers, positioned in a specially chosen area to evade any checks.

Six Kilograms of Cocaine Destined for the Black Market Seized

In addition to the arsenal, The military found six blocks of cocaine for a total weight of about six kilograms. The drugs, which could have brought in about half a million euros on the black market, were hidden with the same level of care and precision reserved for the weapons. The seizure blocked a significant flow of drugs intended to finance illicit activities in the area, further strengthening the impact of the operation against organised crime.

Sophisticated techniques to hide illegal material

Identifying the weapons and drugs proved particularly complex: the drums were hidden in an inaccessible area, among thick vegetation and reeds, carefully chosen to discourage any searches. The use of sophisticated concealment techniques testifies to the high level of organization of the crime. However, the determination of the Carabinieri and the support of the specialized personnel of the Squadrone Eliportato Cacciatori Calabria allowed the entire load to be identified and seized.

Farm owner investigated

The owner of the farm where the body was found has been reported to the Judicial Authorities for his alleged involvement in arms and drug trafficking. Investigators are now working to reconstruct the ways in which the material was hidden and to verify any connections with criminal organizations active in the area.

A decisive blow to organised crime

This operation once again underlines the constant commitment of the Carabinieri in guaranteeing the security of the territory, especially in a delicate area such as the Piana di Gioia Tauro. The collaboration between the various departments of the Carabinieri and the use of advanced investigative techniques are confirmed as fundamental tools to combat arms and drug trafficking, ensuring concrete results in the fight against organized crime. The intervention represents a strong signal for the territory: no criminal activity, however sophisticated, can escape the joint action of the Police Forces, always on the front line to protect safety and legality.