The Financial Police of the Provincial Command of Trento carried out 37 precautionary measures today, Wednesday, May 7, against as many individuals involved in an investigation into crimes against Public Administration and drug trafficking. The measures include 18 arrests in prison, 2 house arrests, and several residence bans. At the same time, assets worth approximately 12.4 million euros were seized, including bank accounts and properties linked to the suspects, such as hotels and bars located in various areas of the province.
The investigations, conducted by the Economic and Financial Police Unit of Trento with the support of other specialized departments and the District Attorney’s Office, uncovered the existence of four criminal groups active in drug trafficking and money laundering. Over 200 officers were involved in operations that also included searches at both local and international levels. Investigators discovered a sophisticated system used by the suspects to reinvest illicit profits in the commercial sector.
