Fifteen detainees from a network occupying homes in Marina Baixa to grow cannabis

In their records 1,441 cannabis plants At an advanced stage of growth, tools for collecting 90.5 kilograms of marijuana buds already collected, 13 kilograms of marijuana pieces, about 100 grams of amphetamine powder and “marijuana”, drying and processing before distribution. In addition, a 9 mm caliber semi-automatic firearm and two simulated weapons were used, as well as a brass knuckle and an extendable defense.

prisoners, 22 to 69 years oldHe is of Hispanic and South American descent and is charged with drug trafficking, membership of a criminal group, electricity fraud, illegal possession of weapons and illegal possession of real estate.

According to the police, the detainees would devote themselves to the courthouse. large scale cannabis production and they used buildings that were apparently abandoned, away from the population. There, they established the necessary infrastructure for the cultivation, processing, preparation and storage of sativa cannabis until it was transported to other parts of the national territory.

The investigation began at the end of 2021, and Police conducted multiple surveillances of homes suspected of containing “closed” cannabis plantations.

five residences

agents Benidorm Drugs and Organized Crime Unit (UDYCO) they began identifying members of the network and registering five houses in Benidorm, Finestrat and Polop. To do this, they enlisted the support of the Benidorm Prevention and Response Unit police and discovered that some single-family homes had been demolished. conditioned to be used to house large hydroponic cannabis cropsit has sufficient infrastructure to do large-scale traffic on national territory with it.

The National Police also confirmed he was there illegal light hook To avoid paying the exorbitant bills caused by this type of crop, which causes losses of between 15,000 and 40,000 euros.

In addition to the seized drugs, 4 luxury vehicles, some of which were allegedly purchased with the income from the sale and distribution of these drugs and used for the benefit of the organization, were also seized.

Police confirmed that some of the organization’s personnel were responsible for the incident. plant care, Others will be responsible for purchasing the materials necessary for their care and growth, and other people will be tasked with caring for and protecting others 24 hours a day to prevent harm. crime groups It’s not over with them.

In fact, during the operation short firearm Besides 9mm caliber and ready-to-use ammunition, those investigated are not allowed to hold two simulated weapons, a brass knuckle, and an expandable defense to use in case of possible attacks by other criminal gangs, even if they know what they are doing.

The police confirmed that another of the facts that shocked investigators during the search was the find. industrial press machineused by the group pressing amphetamine pills or tabletsIt has a large capacity for it.

At the time of its discovery, die cuts and fonts, still had traces of substance amphetamines He highlights that recently these specialty presses have often been found and interfered with in police operations where laboratories have been deployed for the large-scale production of illicit substances that are extremely harmful to health. Indeed, about 100 grams of amphetamine powder prepared for printing was also included in the search.

Police estimate that the seized narcotic will have an approximate value after drying and processing. one million euros on the black market. The Police Station has confirmed that this important operation allows it to be dismantled. Nationwide operating group from Benidorm.

The detainees were presented to the Benidorm duty court, which ordered the imprisonment of the leaders of the criminal network.