Crime & Justice
CROSS-SPECTRUM
German tourist duped by fake cocaine dealer in Naples, receives only salt
A German visitor in Naples paid €40 for what he thought was cocaine, but police tests revealed the powder was ordinary table salt.
In the centre of Naples, a German tourist bought a small packet of white powder from a 36-year-old man for €40, believing it to be cocaine. Carabinieri officers, disguised as civilians, stopped the pair and performed a rapid test, which confirmed the substance was merely salt. The alleged dealer was issued a citation, while authorities have not disclosed whether the German buyer faces any charges.
Why it matters
It shows how tourists can fall victim to drug-related scams and the role of police in preventing illegal sales.
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