Blitz at Pagliarelli Prison in Palermo: 12 Arrests for Corruption and Drug Trafficking

Palermo, introduction of drugs and cell phones in the “Pagliarelli” prison, 12 precautionary measures. The Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Palermo, together with personnel from the Palermo Pagliarelli Penitentiary Police and the Regional Investigative Unit of the Penitentiary Police of Padua, during the night, executed the precautionary measures issued by the Office of the G.I.P.

A large-scale operation coordinated by the Palermo District Anti-Mafia Directorate has led to the issuance of twelve precautionary measures, dismantling an alleged criminal association dedicated to the illicit introduction of narcotics and cell phones into the Pagliarelli prison. The charges range from corruption for acts contrary to official duties to unauthorized access to devices suitable for communication by detainees, to criminal associatio…

The Carabinieri of the provincial command of Palermo, together with the Police Penitentiary of the capital and of Padua, have carried out 12 precautionary measures (seven against people already held) accused of corruption, improper access of devices suitable for communication, association for criminals aimed at drug trafficking, drug dealing. The raid is the result of an investigation of the Dda of Palermo that has shed light on a traffic of dru…