Potenza, Carabinieri conduct extraordinary checks during the August bank holiday: 7 people reported and 13 cited for drug offences.

With a careful planning andeffective use of resources, Provincial Command of the Carabinieri of Potenza continue to intensify control activities thanks to the widespread presence of the Carabinieri Companies and Stations on the territory.

On the occasion of the Ferragosto, in the days of the 14 and 15 August, the Carabinieri of the dependent Companies, with the collaboration of some specialty departments, they carried out targeted extraordinary control services, aimed at combating any type of illegality, with particular reference to drug violations, contrast to driving under the influence of alcohol e traffic violations.

Pure ensuring their presence to protect public order and safety in all numerous civil and religious events in the province, it was surveillance of municipal and state roads further strengthened And in the places of aggregation, including the main ones public establishmentsAt the conclusion of the activities, the military personnel of the Carabinieri have:

• 7 people reported at large:

  • 4 people driving under the influence of alcohol,

  • 1 people evasion,

  • 1 people illegal possession of instruments capable of causing harm,

  • 1 as part of work and safety checks,

• 13 people reported to the Prefecture of Potenza for personal use of narcotic substances.

Altogether they were 281 vehicles checked, identified 373 people, 6 grams of hashish, 4 grams of marijuana and a cannabis plant were seized, 3 driving licenses and 2 vehicle registration documents were withdrawn, 2 cars seized for subsequent confiscation, 31 fines issued for traffic violations for over €6.000, subjected to I am checking dozens of people burdened by restrictive, security and socially dangerous measures and control yourself public establishments and companies, especially those with seasonal workers.