Italian police divers have found more than half a million dollars worth of hashish hidden in a cave on the island of Ponza, a popular vacation spot for the rich and famous.

Discovery and Investigation

The authorities on the island said they seized 330 blocks of the drug, weighing 40 kilograms (88 pounds) in total, from the cave, which can only be accessed by sea. Police believe the drugs were intended for the summer tourist season.

A video published by the authorities showed police divers accessing the tiny cave from a boat. The 4th Naval Unit Squad of the Gaeta Naval Operations worked with the Ponza branch of the Guardia di Finanza financial police to make the seizure.

Law Enforcement Efforts

Ponza’s mayor, Francesco Ambrosino, said authorities are keeping a close eye on drug dealing on the island, which is just three square miles in size. The limited law enforcement on the island, with just five police officers, makes it attractive to party-goers.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.