(ANSA) - CAGLIARI, 24 JAN - Sixteen people arrested and over 60 searches.
This is the balance of the maxi operation conducted this morning by the carabinieri between Sardinia and Piedmont, in particular in Cagliari, Oristano and Turin, but also in Rome, Pescara and Varese: a criminal organization specialized in drug trafficking was dismantled.
The precautionary measures, 12 in prison and 4 under house arrest, were carried out by the Carabinieri of the Cagliari investigative unit with the collaboration of the various territorial departments and the Elmas Helicopter Unit.
Those arrested are accused of criminal association aimed at drug trafficking.
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