A Civil Guard operation disrupted an organized cannabis cultivation network centered in a villa within a luxury residential area, seizing more than 500 plants and dismantling the illicit setup. The agency reports that five suspects were detained as part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking activity linked to a criminal group. The operation highlights the scale of the cultivation and the potential impact on the local community and public health.
The investigation originated from an internal probe conducted by the Civil Guard’s main station in Calp. In April, investigators became aware of an indoor marijuana plantation housed in a villa located in a prestigious enclave of the municipality. The intelligence drive, backed by information channels and public cooperation, enabled officers to map the operation and develop a strategic case against those involved. Attribution: Civil Guard.
Officials indicate that officers collected actionable data through tip-offs and community engagement, reinforcing the decision to pursue the leads that pointed toward a structured production network. The findings led to a proactive plan aimed at neutralizing the cultivation site while gathering evidence for the subsequent legal process. Attribution: Civil Guard.
Investigators subsequently identified five gang members, all Albanian nationals aged between 30 and 35, each with prior police records tied to similar offenses. Each member carried a defined role within the operation: one supervised the cultivation duties, another managed logistics, and the remaining three were responsible for harvesting and transporting the harvested cannabis material. Attribution: Civil Guard.
On June 10, authorities carried out arrests and searches at the villa residence. The operation resulted in the seizure of 532 cannabis plants, 56 kilograms of cannabis buds, a motor vehicle, and assorted equipment used in drug manufacture. Among the seized items were 37 fans, 6 air conditioners, and 400 kilograms of electrical wiring. Attribution: Civil Guard.
The detainees face multiple charges, including crimes against public health, electricity-related offenses, and membership in a criminal organization, alongside damages to the rented property valued at about 20,000 euros. The case proceeded to judicial proceedings, with a court in Denia issuing prison terms for the five detainees. Attribution: Civil Guard.