Italian police have uncovered more than €3 million in cash hidden inside the house of an alleged drug lord in Caivano, near Naples, according to Naples Prosecutor Nicola Gratteri. The discovery was made after investigators received information from a suspect who had been arrested in July 2025 and later became a state witness. 

Police reportedly dismantled parts of the property after learning that money was hidden inside the building. Bundles of cash were found in compartments built into the walls, while additional money was concealed under the floor and beneath the shower tray. Authorities believe the cash was likely proceeds from drug trafficking, particularly cocaine dealing in the area.

The raid also resulted in the seizure of Kalashnikov rifles, other weapons and 11 Rolex watches. The investigation, which began in 2023, culminated in the arrest of 34 people accused of belonging to an armed criminal organisation and using mafia-style methods to traffic narcotics.

Investigators said wiretapping played an important role in the wider operation targeting organised crime in the Naples area. The suspected drug network was linked to the Camorra, one of Italy’s major organised crime groups. Authorities said the investigation into the seized assets and the alleged criminal network remains ongoing.