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Italian police divers find huge cannabis stash in sea cave off celebrity holiday island
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the discovery and seizure can be found through KVIA ABC-7's source, which reported on the incident.
A significant discovery was made by Italian police divers in a sea cave off the island of Ponza. They found a large stash of cannabis, specifically hashish, hidden in the cave. The value of the seized hashish is estimated to be over half a million dollars.
The island of Ponza is known for being a popular vacation spot, attracting many wealthy and famous individuals. Authorities on the island were involved in the seizure of the cannabis stash, which consisted of 330 units of hashish. Further details about the discovery and seizure can be found through KVIA ABC-7's source, which reported on the incident.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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