Italian police arrested two caterers working on Denzel Washington’s “The Equalizer 3” production Tuesday during a raid where officials found 100 grams of cocaine while searching hotel rooms.

Catering Vendor For Denzel Washington's ' Equalizer 3 ' Production Involved In Cocaine Bust In Italy
Catering Vendor For Denzel Washington’s ‘ Equalizer 3 ‘ Production Involved In Cocaine Bust In Italy

Authorities reportedly confiscated “120 grams of cocaine” from a hotel room near the seaside town of Maiori, Italy, following the sudden death of the head of catering, according to Italian newspaper Il Giornale.

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According to Deadline,  the men were arrested following a private event during their day off, and were not on set when the alleged crimes took place.

Catering Vendor For Denzel Washington's ' Equalizer 3 ' Production Involved In Cocaine Bust In Italy
Catering Vendor For Denzel Washington’s ‘Equalizer 3’ Production Involved In Cocaine Bust In Italy

The two caterers, who were both over the age of 30, were arrested for possession of drugs for the purpose of dealing and they are under house arrest at the hotel and waiting on judicial authority.

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Authorities from the Compagnia di Amalfi set up the sting following the death of a 55-year-old man the night before who had a heart attack while leaving a local pub.

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When officials searched the victim, they found “cocaine in his pocket,” which prompted the investigation into searching for more narcotics at the hotel.

The outlet also reported that the catering company  an independent contractor  would likely be replaced.

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