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Italian police divers find huge cannabis stash in sea cave off celebrity holiday island
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- Police divers on the Italian island of Ponza seized 40 kilograms (88 pounds) of hashish, valued at over half a million dollars, hidden in a sea-accessible cave.
- The 330 blocks of drugs were believed to be intended for sale during the upcoming summer tourist season, which starts with a holiday weekend.
- The operation involved the 4th Naval Unit Squad and the Guardia di Finanza financial police, who used intelligence and surveillance to locate the narcotics in a difficult-to-access cave.
- Authorities suspect the drugs were transported by dinghy from Anzio on the mainland, and Ponza’s limited police presence makes the island attractive for drug trafficking despite ongoing law enforcement efforts.
- Ponza, a small island popular with celebrities and tourists, expects a significant influx of visitors this weekend, raising concerns about drug-related issues amid its 3,000 residents and only five police officers.
