Carabinieri of Alatri found a cannabis cultivation inside a home during a house search on the afternoon of Monday 9 November 2026.[1] A 50-year-old man, originally from Frosinone and living in Alatri, was arrested in flagrante at the end of the operation.[1] Officers found and seized several Cannabis indica plants, some still in cultivation and others already dried.[1] Boxes containing dried inflorescences and dried foliage were also found.[1] The home also held fans, precision scales and LED lamps, equipment described as compatible with an indoor cultivation activity.[1]
During the operation the Carabinieri found 350 euros in banknotes of different denominations.[1] Cards with handwritten names and signatures were also found, and investigators consider the notes may be the accounts of a possible dealing activity.[1]
The 50-year-old was arrested and taken back to his home, where he was placed under house arrest.[1] The public prosecutor, Dr Destro, validated the seizure of the drug substance and of the material found.[1] The fixing of the hearing to validate the arrest is awaited before the Frosinone court.[1] The man is defended by his own lawyer, Dario Simonelli.[1]
For the offence as charged, given the type of substance seized, the law provides a prison sentence of two to six years and a fine of 5,164 to 77,468 euros.[1] The case is at the preliminary investigation stage and the man is presumed innocent until any final conviction.[1]
