A 50-year-old man from Alatri was arrested in Ischia after allegedly selling salt and bicarbonate presented as cocaine, according to a report by Il Mattino.

The report, published on 10 November 2026 at 08:23 and updated at 08:30, says Carabinieri arrested the man following the alleged sale.

According to the article summary, the man was also found in possession of two drug doses. The available extract does not specify the type or quantity of those doses, and it does not identify the suspect by name.

The article states that he would face an allegation of possession of drugs for the purpose of dealing.