Arrested in Sorso for cocaine dealing . The man , a 60-year-old already known to law enforcement, was stopped yesterday by the Carabinieri near Largo Cappuccini after officers observed him behaving suspiciously.

An initial search, including of the vehicle, yielded 1.49 grams of cocaine and 225 euros , hidden under the gear shift and the floor mat . At the man's home, 42.29 grams of cocaine, a precision scale, and 230 euros in cash were found.

The man, represented by Andrea Piroddi, was brought to court this morning in Sassari for a fast-track hearing before Judge Silvia Masala. The arrest was confirmed and the judge ordered him to sign in at the Carabinieri station three times a week.

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