Security Operations on Islands: Arrests and Charges in Ischia and Procida

The two islands were manned throughout the entire weekend, the main roads dotted with dozens of patrols from the local company. Seized 35 grams of hashish, divided into 7 bars. The drug was hidden in a dry stone wall along Belvedere street in Forio. A 25-year-old from Lacco Ameno will have to answer for illegal possession of weapons, caught on the street with a butterfly knife. A 46-year-old was also reported, found outside his home despite being under house arrest. The owner of a betting center in Procida was fined. During the checks, the military discovered that two 15-year-olds were in the premises playing video poker. None of the employees had bothered to check the age of the two young customers. The fine was hefty, amounting to 6666 euros. A request was made to the monopolies office for the temporary closure of the establishment and the suspension of the license. Two entrepreneurs from Ischia were reported for violation of seals: last month the carabinieri had reported them to the judicial authority for some building abuses carried out in a hotel in Serrara Fontana. This weekend it was found that the seals had been removed. Other unauthorized building works were underway. There were also penalties for personal use of narcotics. 3 people had hashish in their pockets.