Arrested police accused of selling drugs

(ANSA) - Rome, February 10 - Rome Carabinieri police on Wednesday arrested four of their own on charges of selling drugs seized as evidence. The suspects are accused of racketeering with intent to deal drugs. A search of the suspected officers' homes turned up drug cutting equipment.
    The officers are accused of selling hashish, cocaine and marijuana on at least 20 occasions between May and September last year. The four netted up to 25,000 euros a deal, investigators said. Also arrested were five of their informants. A total of 14 people have been placed under investigation in connection with the case, police said.