At least six Carabinieri were
arrested Wednesday and a barracks belonging to the paramilitary
police impounded in the northern city of Piacenza.
Some of the Carabinieri were detained in prison and some were
placed under house arrest.
They have been charged with drug pushing, extortion and torture,
among other offences, sources said.
The probe is led by the Piacenza prosecutors' office.
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