Messina, anti-drugs operation in prison: 36 arrests including Pandetta
Carabinieri and prison police execute custody order in prison in a major operation in Messina. Among those arrested is neo-melodic singer Niko Pandetta.
Anti-drugs operation in Messina: 36 in custody
According to adnkronos.com, at first light the carabinieri of the provincial command of Messina and prison police executed a precautionary custody order in prison against 36 people. The operation was ordered by the investigating judge of Messina at the request of the District Anti-Mafia Directorate.
Among those arrested is neo-melodic singer Niko Pandetta. The charges include association aimed at drug trafficking, criminal association and unauthorised access to communication devices by detainees. The offences are aggravated by the mafia method and the involvement of more than 10 associates.
Further charges concern traffic and illicit possession of narcotic substances within a prison facility, obstruction of justice, corruption, omission of official duties and violence against a public official. A press conference is scheduled for 10:30 at the interregional carabinieri command in Messina to illustrate the details of the operation.
Source: Google News IT — Crime (it)