Sogliano Cavour: Illicit possession of 530kg of pyrotechnic devices, 56-year-old repeat offender arrested
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Sogliano Cavour: Illicit possession of 530kg of pyrotechnic devices, 56-year-old repeat offender arrested
The Carabinieri of the NORM of the Maglie Company conducted an operation which led to thearrest in flagrante delicto of a 56 year old, already known to the police. The intervention took place in Sogliano Cavour, following a house search which revealed the illegal possession of a large quantity of explosive material. During the inspection, inside the house, The military found over 530 kg of pyrotechnic devices, stored in extremely dangerous conditions. The explosives, left on the floor and a short distance from a lit gas stove, posed a serious danger not only to the occupants of the home, but also to the entire neighborhood. It wasn't just fireworks.
During the inspection, parts of unexploded ordnance and other unclassified material were also found, further raising the level of concern. The situation required immediate action and the anti-sabotage bomb disposal experts of the Provincial Carabinieri Command of Lecce were alerted to ensure that the material was classified and seized in conditions of maximum security.
At the end of the ritual formalities, the man was arrested and, by order of the Public Prosecutor on duty at the Public Prosecutor's Office of Lecce who is conducting the investigation, he was taken to the "Borgo San Nicola" District Prison in Lecce, where he will remain at the disposal of the Judicial Authority. The investigations do not stop here: Details on the origin of the explosive material and any legal responsibilities are being investigated.
The discovery of such a large quantity of explosive material and its proximity to inhabited areas represents a serious alarm for the local community. The operation not only led to the immediate removal of potential risks for citizens, but also activated a closer monitoring of suspicious activities throughout the province of Salento, contributing to a climate of greater safety. The Carabinieri invite everyone to report any suspicious situation, so that together we can guarantee a safe and protected environment for everyone, avoiding potentially dangerous situations that could lead to tragedies, as happened a few weeks ago in the province of Naples.
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