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Two Turin drug rings busted in police operation

Dealers offered free cocaine to attract new clients

12 March, 11:46
Two Turin drug rings busted in police operation (ANSA) - Turin, March 12 - Police on Tuesday arrested 14 people in relation to alleged drug dealing in the province around the northern Italian city of Turin. The suspects belonged to two separate organisations that between them had held the monopoly on the cocaine and hashish trade in the area for a decade.

One of the people arrested was a 52-year-old taxi driver who used his vehicle to deliver the drugs.

Part of the groups' strategy included offering the first dose of cocaine for free to beat competition and attract new customers.

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