Four explosive devices found in a car during a traffic check in Castellammare di Stabia have led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man, who was subsequently placed under house arrest, according to local press reports.
The check was carried out by Carabinieri from the local Radiomobile unit. During the inspection of the vehicle, officers reportedly found four explosive devices inside the 40-year-old driver's car.
The devices were identified in the reports as "cipolle," fireworks associated with New Year celebrations but described as capable of causing serious damage.
The four devices were seized and entrusted to bomb-disposal specialists of the Naples investigative unit.
The man was arrested on allegations involving illegal possession and carrying of explosive material in a public place. In this case, the reports state that the arrest was followed by house arrest.
The reports present the operation as an early seizure of illegal fireworks, noting that 52 days remained until New Year's Eve at the time of the incident.
The available reports do not state the man's identity or the precise location of the traffic check. They also do not report subsequent judicial developments or a final legal outcome.
