Potenza: Man assaults wife on street; two arrested; illegal pistol and 270 grams of cocaine seized.

A call for help to the emergency number 112 allowed the Carabinieri to stop an assault on a woman and initiate a series of investigations that resulted in two arrests. During the operation, they seized an illegal pistol with its serial number removed, 92 bullets, and approximately 270 grams of pre-packaged cocaine. Following the validation hearing, the man was remanded in custody, while the second person involved was placed under house arrest.

The call for help to 112

The intervention was triggered during the day of June 23, 2026 , when a woman contacted the single emergency number 112 requesting the immediate intervention of the police.

According to the investigation by the Carabinieri of the Potenza branch, the woman reportedly said she was becoming exasperated by the constant harassment she was suffering from her husband. The phone call was apparently made during what investigators describe as yet another episode of violence.

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The call for help allowed the Carabinieri operations center to promptly dispatch a patrol to the indicated location, with the aim of interrupting the attack and securing the victim's safety.

The attack continued in front of the Carabinieri

Upon their arrival, the officers encountered a particularly serious scene. According to investigators' reconstruction, the man continued to assault his wife even after the patrol arrived.

The incident reportedly occurred on a public street, in the presence of the Carabinieri. The man allegedly repeatedly slapped the woman, continuing his conduct despite the arrival of the police.

The officers then intervened immediately, managing to subdue the attacker and remove him from the victim. The woman was secured, while the necessary investigations were initiated to reconstruct what happened and determine whether there were any previous incidents of abuse.

Investigations into a second apartment

Post-intervention checks allowed the Carabinieri to identify a second residence linked to the man. According to the investigation, the suspect had been living with another woman there.

The particularly violent nature of the man's alleged conduct prompted officers to investigate the situation further inside the second apartment. Investigators then decided to extend their investigation and conduct a house search.

The investigation was not limited to searching for evidence related to the attack, but also included the possible presence of weapons, narcotics, or other illegally held materials.

The clandestine pistol with the serial number erased

During the search, the Carabinieri found a Glock pistol , which was found to be illegal. The weapon's serial number was erased, preventing immediate identification of its provenance and history.

Along with the pistol, 92 bullets were also seized . The weapon and ammunition will be subjected to the necessary technical and ballistic tests to establish their characteristics, verify their efficiency, and determine whether they may have been used in previous criminal acts.

The cancellation of the serial number is one of the central elements of the investigative checks, as it could indicate an attempt to make it more difficult to trace the weapon.

Approximately 270 grams of cocaine seized

Approximately 270 grams of cocaine were also found inside the home . According to the police, the drug was already packaged and ready to be released on the drug market.

The quantity found was seized and will be subjected to the required laboratory analysis. The tests will determine the cocaine's purity and allow for a more precise assessment of the number of doses potentially recoverable.

Investigators are also trying to reconstruct the origin of the substance, the possible distribution network, and the possible involvement of other people in the possession and sale of the narcotic.

The drugs hidden in the meter compartment

According to the Carabinieri's reconstruction, the cocaine had been carefully hidden inside the apartment's meter compartment. The substance was apparently hidden by the woman who shared the apartment with the arrested man.

The location chosen for the hideout was intended to make it more difficult to find the drugs during a potential search. However, the thorough search conducted by the officers allowed them to locate the package and recover the entire quantity.

The material found, along with the gun and ammunition, was seized and made available to the judicial authorities for further investigation.

The charges brought against the two people

After completing the formal procedures, the man was arrested on suspicion of mistreatment against family members or cohabitants . The charge will be assessed during the proceedings based on testimony, evidence gathered, and any reconstruction of previous violent behavior.

The woman found in the second apartment was arrested on suspicion of possession of an illegal weapon and possession of narcotics for the purpose of dealing.

Investigators will also have to determine who the gun actually belonged to, what the cocaine was intended for, and whether the apartment was used to store drugs or as a base for a broader drug dealing operation.

The precautionary measures ordered by the judge

After the arrests, the two individuals were brought before the preliminary investigations judge of the Court of Potenza for the validation hearing.

The judge ordered the man to be held in prison . The woman was placed under house arrest.

Precautionary measures do not constitute a conviction, but are adopted during the investigation phase when the judge deems the legal requirements to be met. The defendants' positions will be examined in subsequent phases of the proceedings.

The importance of timely reporting

The operation once again highlights the importance of seeking prompt help in cases of domestic violence. The call to 112 allowed the Carabinieri to intervene while the attack was still underway and to immediately protect the woman.

The speed of reporting can be crucial in interrupting a dangerous situation, gathering evidence useful for investigations, and preventing violent behavior from having even more serious consequences.

The intervention also demonstrates how a check triggered by a request for help for abuse can lead to the discovery of further and different types of crime, such as illegal possession of weapons and drug trafficking.

The Carabinieri's action against violence and illegality

The activities of the Potenza Carabinieri Company are part of the force's daily work to protect victims of violence, combat domestic abuse, and repress various forms of illegality.

A widespread presence across the country and the ability to intervene rapidly are essential tools for providing a concrete response to people in danger or vulnerable situations.

Citizen cooperation, through timely and detailed reports, remains essential to enabling law enforcement to immediately activate protection procedures and conduct investigative investigations.