In Italy, the Special Operations Group of the Carabinieri bused up drug operations in the Brindisi and Taranto provinces. In total, 15 alleged conspirators were arrested and are believed to be a part of a larger drug enterprise.
The enterprise is said to be involved with drug possession and trafficking as well as weapons possession. Authorities believe that the ring is a part of the Flachi Trovato Schettini clan and was based in San Giorgio Ionico. The core of their reach is Taranto and surrounding areas.
The Carabinieri Busts Up Drug Trafficking Group in Taranto and Brindisi as Part of Operation Taros in Italy
Most of the report was based around activities in Taranto which is also the home of the Lucchese organization. This investigation dates back to March 2021 and targeted drug and money movements in the region.
This ring of traffickers was simply caught up in the investigation. However, 15 suspects since a bad haul at all. As a matter of fact, this is a pretty damaging raid as it included different locations that contribute to the region and the country’s illegal drug trade.
A big break came in Operation Taros came after a member of the Flachi Trovato Schettini spilled the beans on the group’s operation in Taranto and Brindisi.
Expect the specifics on the arrests should anything significant comes from the raid.
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