A police operation in Malaga led to the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and cash, uncovering a sophisticated scheme linked to the drug trade. Investigators confirmed that a married couple living in a southern district of the city stored 150 kilograms of hashish and 220,000 euros in cash inside a warehouse in the capital. Two men aged 39 and 44 were arrested as part of the case, and a number of weapons and other illegal items were found in a separate building associated with the operation.
The Aurum operation was conducted by the Narcotics Group I of the Provincial Judicial Brigade, targeting an organized drug trafficking network. The couple kept medication and money at a residence in Malaga in a secluded area used as a base for their illicit activities. Police observed unusual, frequent visits and short trips to the suspects’ homes, which raised suspicions of ongoing drug dealing. The location used for storage appeared to serve as a central hub where merchandise and profits moved through the organization, and it was described by investigators as a place where the criminal enterprise kept the bulk of its assets.
On March 30, with the assistance of canine units, officers carried out a search of the storage area. The operation resulted in the arrest of the woman involved in the case. Inside the Cuartillo site, authorities recovered 150 kilograms of hashish and 220,000 euros in cash, including a documented invoice of 1,084 euros that had been vacuum-sealed for concealment. Additional items found included two packaging machines, two precision scales, handwritten notes detailing quantities, payments, and clients, and other paraphernalia associated with illicit trafficking. Five grams of MDMA were also seized. The breadth of the haul underscored the scale of the operation and the level of organization behind it.
The investigation then focused on the prime suspect, a man who reportedly managed a caravan rental business connected to the drug network. After two separate raids, authorities seized more drugs and equipment at different locations. In one residence in Cartama, and in business offices linked to the network, officers recovered 400 grams of cocaine, a further quantity of hashish, a firearm used for transport and handling of the drug, and multiple tools and precious jewelry implicated in the trafficking activities. In total, the operation highlighted a well-coordinated scheme involving storage, transport, and distribution, with signs of broader connections across the local trafficking circuit.
Law enforcement officials noted the importance of the arrest in disrupting the supply chain and sending a message that organized drug networks are being monitored with sustained effort. The case remains under investigation as officers continue to piece together the relationships between the individuals involved, the movement of products, and the flow of money that supported the illicit operation. The Aurum operation exemplifies how police agencies leverage field intelligence, structured searches, and canine units to dismantle networks that rely on distant storage sites and quick exchanges among traffickers and customers. The authorities emphasized that the ultimate aim is to prevent drugs from reaching consumers and to hold those responsible accountable for their roles within the scheme.