Yesterday morning in Viterbo, the central investigative unit of the penitentiary police conducted an operation that led to the arrest of six people, including a woman. The arrested, of Romanian and Maghreb origin, were stopped in the Il Poggino industrial area while they were attempting to use a drone to send almost a kilogram of narcotics and several cell phones inside the Nicandro Izzo prison, located a short distance away on Strada Mammagialla. The plainclothes officers caught the gang red-handed during their illegal operations.

During the raid, a seventh member of the group managed to escape and law enforcement immediately began searching for him. It is currently unclear who the seized drugs and mobile devices were intended for. Investigators are keeping further information about the operation confidential, which makes it difficult to reconstruct the precise details of the gang’s plan.

The use of drones for drug trafficking is a practice that is emerging in several areas and highlights the innovation of the techniques used by criminal groups to evade controls. This episode also highlights the commitment of law enforcement to combat illegal activities and ensure security within penitentiary institutions. Despite the difficulties in obtaining detailed information on the operation, the timely intervention of the police prevented the situation from degenerating further.

Monitoring the areas surrounding penitentiaries remains a priority to ensure that similar attempts do not happen again. With the increased use of technology in crime, law enforcement agencies are forced to adapt their strategies to meet these new challenges. The investigation into the case continues, as efforts are made to uncover possible accomplices or broader networks involved in the illicit activity. The situation highlights the need for continued vigilance by the relevant authorities to prevent criminal infiltration of prison facilities.