Civil security intervened a ton of marijuana packed in floating 26 bales It runs through Pilar de la Horadada, about 40 miles off the coast of Alicante. It is estimated that the drug was thrown into the sea by drug traffickers, who were identified by the Security Forces. patrol boat Maritime Service He collected the packages and transported them to the port of Alicante, where the discovery of the cache was reported to the security court and an investigation was still opened to clarify its origin.
The discovery of the drug occurred on the afternoon of April 9. The Civil Guard was alerted to the presence of bales of drugs floating about 42 miles from the port of Alicante and 40km beyond the state line with the Region of Murcia at the height of Pilar de la Horadada. The Río Guadiaro patrol boat sailed from Alicante towards the reconnaissance point, and Maritime Services agents managed to find 26 bales floating around after an extensive search of the area.
Patrol boat returned to duty Working in the Port of Alicante and the Civil Guard sent samples to the Government Sub-Delegation’s Health Area for analysis.
According to initial estimates made by the agents, the weight of each bundle would be around 40 kilograms, so the total matter in the sea was approximately Approximately 1,040 kilograms.
The Civil Guard continues to investigate these events to try to identify the source and those responsible for this important stash.
Alicante Command reported that this service is part of others carried out during these months, which resulted in the discovery of drug packages at sea. The drugs come from boats trying to get the drug into the peninsula and accidentally losing their possessions on their voyages or getting rid of it when needed. they feel persecuted by the Security Forces.