NAPLES, Campania, Italy – A high-speed chase on the A1 highway near Naples culminated in the arrest of two men from the province of Salerno, who were found in possession of nearly 7 kilograms of cannabinoids. The incident, which occurred on December 29th, involved officers from the Naples North and Angri Traffic Police Subsections.
Highway Pursuit Leads to Significant Drug Seizure
The operation unfolded when police patrols, engaged in a coordinated surveillance service, noticed a suspicious utility vehicle traveling south on the A1 highway. Upon spotting the officers, the driver made an abrupt maneuver, attempting to exit the highway at the Casalnuovo di Napoli junction in a clear effort to evade control. However, the quick reaction of the Traffic Police prevented their escape, and the vehicle was intercepted shortly after.
The evident nervousness displayed by the two occupants during identification prompted officers to conduct a thorough search of the vehicle. This investigative intuition proved correct: concealed under the passenger seat, police discovered a bag containing 12 packets of illicit substances.
Details of the Seizure and Arrests
Subsequent analyses confirmed the substance to be cannabinoids, with a total weight of approximately 6.7 kilograms. In addition to the drugs, approximately 700 euros in cash, believed to be proceeds from the illegal activity, were also seized. The vehicle used for transport was impounded.
Following the directive of the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Naples North, which is coordinating the investigation, the two men from Salerno were arrested and transferred to the “G. Salvia” prison in Poggioreale. The identities of the arrested individuals have not been released at this time, in accordance with standard investigative procedures.
Broader Context of Anti-Drug Operations in Salerno
This arrest comes amidst a series of significant anti-drug operations in the Campania region. Recently, on December 10, 2025, Carabinieri in Salerno, Naples, and Avellino executed arrest warrants against 19 individuals involved in an association dedicated to illicit drug trafficking, primarily cocaine and crack. This operation also led to the seizure of over 1 kg of drugs and assets worth over one million euros, including two plots of land, a property, and fiscal credits. The alleged leader of this criminal group, M.V., reportedly managed the operation from house arrest in Salerno, utilizing his partner and father for logistics and distribution [salernotoday.it](https://www.salernotoday.it/cronaca/operazione-antidroga-salerno-arresti-10-dicembre-2025.html), [salerno.corriere.it](https://salerno.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/25_dicembre_10/traffico-di-droga-a-salerno-e-pontecagnano-19-arresti-il-boss-ai-domiciliari-gestiva-il-clan-grazie-alla-compagna-e-al-padre-1dcc5271-1e26-409d-bea3-432fdb0ccxlk.shtml).
Furthermore, on November 6, 2025, Salerno Police conducted an “high impact” operation involving over 100 officers, targeting widespread crime, illegal possession of weapons, and drug trafficking in the eastern part of Salerno. This operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals for illegal weapon possession and drug trafficking, and the seizure of four clandestine firearms, numerous munitions, approximately 1.5 kg of cocaine, 250 grams of hashish, and over 100 grams of heroin. The seized cocaine alone had an estimated street value of 150,000 euros [ansa.it](https://www.ansa.it/campania/notizie/2025/11/06/droga-e-armi-controlli-e-arresti-della-polizia-a-salerno_58b9c682-a306-4b8b-a3b9-96d4e4ab25ac.html), [salernotoday.it](https://www.salernotoday.it/cronaca/operazione-alto-impatto-droga-6-arresti-salerno-5-novembre-2025.html).
These recent events underscore the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in the Campania region to combat drug trafficking and organized crime, which continue to pose significant challenges to public safety and order. The coordination between various police units, as demonstrated in the latest arrest on the A1 highway, is crucial in disrupting these illicit networks and bringing perpetrators to justice.
Source: [cronachedellacampania.it](https://www.cronachedellacampania.it/2026/01/napoli-intercettati-con-quasi-7-chili-di-droga-in-autostrada-arrestati-due-salernitani/amp/)
