Italian authorities have uncovered a drug factory inside a warehouse in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence. In connection with this operation, an Albanian national has been arrested, and the property owner has been accused of complicity, riporta Firenze Today.
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| The drug factory uncovered by Italian police, source: Guardia di Finanza, Firene |
During the operation, 729 cannabis plants and 53.3 kg of the same narcotic substance, already packaged and ready for sale, were seized. This outcome follows a swift investigation by Italian financial police.
The strong smell of drugs emanating from the warehouse raised suspicions and prompted the police operation. Subsequently, investigators discovered a drug production facility in the building, equipped with various machinery used for the cultivation, watering, lighting, humidification, drying, and packaging of marijuana.
A plantation consisting of 729 plants grown in pots placed in three greenhouses and 53.3 kg of drugs were seized. The sale of the narcotic substance was estimated to bring in revenues of €200,000 for the criminal organization.
This bust underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and production in Italy, with collaboration from international partners. The arrest of the Albanian individual highlights the transnational nature of organized crime and the need for cross-border cooperation in tackling such illicit activities.