Anti-drug-dealing Operation at Giardini Sambuy in October 2026
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An operation against drug dealing carried out in recent days by officers of the Centro public security police station (commissariato) and the UPGSP in central Turin, between the Giardini Sambuy gardens and via XX Settembre. The operation ends with one arrest, one referral at large and one administrative fine [1].
What happened
During a patrol, officers notice two young men, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old, both Egyptian nationals, leaving the Giardini Sambuy gardens and heading towards via XX Settembre, where a 42-year-old man is waiting for them. The group's movements arouse the officers' suspicion, prompting them to carry out checks [1].
On seeing the officers, the 42-year-old throws to the ground a small quantity of hashish, which he had reportedly bought shortly before for 20 euros. Subsequent personal searches turn up further drugs hidden in the two young men's underwear and shoes: about 60 grams of hashish and 70 euros in cash on the 19-year-old, and about 16 grams on the 20-year-old [1].
Outcome
At the end of the checks, the 19-year-old is arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs for the purpose of dealing. The 20-year-old is referred at large on the same charge. The 42-year-old, treated as a suspected buyer, is given an administrative fine for possessing hashish for personal use [1].
Sources
- Torino, hashish venduto in centro: arrestato un 19enne, denunciato un coetaneo — CronacaQui Torino, 24 October 2026