This Torrevieja Civil Guard He disbanded a network of cannabis associations that functioned as drug outlets in Torrevieja. In the same operation, 19 people were arrested, 10 buildings and houses were searched.
Detainees charged according to their degree of participation against public health, possession of illegal weapons and belonging to a criminal organization, and presented to a Torrevieja Investigation Court, which ordered all of them to be released on precautionary measures.
In addition, one of the registries discovered a secret cannabis production center where cannabis-derived products are made. chocolates, cookies, resins, oils and beverages.
The judiciary ordered the temporary closure of the seven associations involved in the investigation for a period of five years as a preventive measure “to ensure the safety and well-being of the community”. Alicante Command.
start of investigation
An investigation was launched after the police found out Increase in abuses related to drug consumption and possession in certain areas of Torrevieja. Among the consumers and owners of these substances were minors and foreign tourists.
The Civil Guard supported the investigation when it detected an increase in drug use and possession crimes around cannabis associations’ buildings and found that some of those responsible had a history of drug trafficking.
The main outpost in Torrevieja was established and launched within the framework of the police response plan to combat cannabis cultivation and trafficking at the state level. as ‘Registry’ to investigate the reasons for this increase and to identify the alleged perpetrators.
Joint model and police record
The operation was carried out in March and April, and according to the same sources, police actions were carried out. “a common pattern in these areas: they all had connotations marijuana soon”. Therefore, they decided to focus their research on the seven relevant Torrevieja associations.
Those in charge of these organizations started their activities under the guise of non-profit associations, but “a few” turned out to be. police records related to drug trafficking.
Marijuana amounts per partner
In addition, it has been determined that such associations do not systematically comply with their regulations because the amount of cannabis allowed per member is exceeded, the consumption is not limited to indoors, and they do not keep records about its origin. and four were not duly registered. National Register of Associations.
Research has led to the discovery that these clubs do not limit their activities to their members, but allow sales to minors and even “recommended” foreign tourists. for the Civil Guard “The associations investigated turned out to be merely tools designed to give the appearance of legality to drug production and distribution.”
eight nations
The operation was carried out in several stages from March 28 to April 26. 7 searches were made at the association centers and 3 searches were made at the homes of some of the responsible persons. As a result, 19 people aged 25 to 69 from 8 different nationalities among them United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Lithuania, Chile and Spain.
During the searches, a total of 9,338 kilos of cannabis, 1,276 kilos of hashish, 30 grams of cocaine, 32 liters of liquid cannabis, 42 cannabis plants, 60 bins containing liquid hemp, various prohibited weapons and more than 10 thousand euros were seized.