Milanese Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

A 28-year-old Italian man was arrested in Pozzuolo Martesana, a municipality in the Milan metropolitan area, on March 7, 2026, for alleged drug trafficking. The arrest, carried out by the Carabinieri of the Pioltello company, followed a search that uncovered a significant quantity of narcotics and a substantial amount of cash.

Initial Discovery and Arrest

The operation began on Friday afternoon in a public parking lot in Pozzuolo Martesana. Carabinieri noticed the 28-year-old man inside a BMW with another individual. Their behavior prompted a check, which revealed 9 grams of cocaine and 18 grams of hashish in the vehicle, already divided into doses Milanotoday, Il Gazzettino Metropolitano.

Subsequent Search and Seizure

A subsequent search of the man’s residence yielded over one kilogram of hashish and approximately 18,000 euros in cash. Authorities believe the money is connected to the alleged drug trafficking operation. Packaging materials used for dividing the drugs were also found at the residence. Milanotoday, Il Gazzettino Metropolitano.

Current Status

The 28-year-old man is currently being held at the San Vittore prison in Milan, awaiting a hearing to validate the arrest. Il Gazzettino Metropolitano.

Related Incident

Separately, on February 19, 2025, Carabinieri in Pioltello arrested a 23-year-old Egyptian man for drug possession. He was found with 125 grams of hashish, 11 grams of cocaine, and 255 euros in cash while walking along Via Piemonte in the industrial area of Pioltello. Prima La Martesana.