This national police operation led to the arrest of 12 individuals and the seizure of 455 kilograms of marijuana, dismantling a dedicated drug trafficking network operating in Algeciras, Cadiz. The scale of the seizure and the arrests underscore the seriousness of the criminal enterprise and its impact on local communities that rely on safe streets and lawful commerce.
Police statements described the detainees as members of a criminal group involved in drug trafficking and possession of illegal weapons. The suspects faced multiple charges as officers detailed the sequence of events that culminated in the disruption of this illicit operation, signaling a coordinated effort to curb organized crime and its violence.
During the operation, authorities intercepted a van transporting the narcotics, which had been divided into thirteen bales. In addition to the drugs, two firearms were seized, both loaded with ammunition and in working condition, with serial numbers erased. The confrontation highlighted the level of organization behind the trafficking activity and the potential danger posed to officers and civilians alike.
The broader operation, named Dogoliver, targeted a property used as a so-called nursery by a criminal organization rooted in Algeciras and connected to other groups in Ceuta. The investigation revealed a network that leveraged real estate and logistics to move products and coordinate steps across territories, revealing the pervasive reach of the criminal activity.
The property was located near the coastline, which facilitated swift movement and easy access to routes that could be used to circulate illegal substances. This proximity to maritime and road corridors supplied a strategic advantage for the organization, making rapid transfers and concealment part of its operational reality.
Surveillance teams established a persistent presence to monitor suspected individuals connected to violent crime and drug distribution, gathering actionable intelligence on movement patterns and associations. This continuous observation enabled officers to anticipate actions and respond decisively as evidence accumulated.
In a pivotal moment, investigators spotted a van parked adjacent to the property. After the vehicle was stopped, it was found to conceal thirteen packages containing a total of 455 kilograms of marijuana. The driver, who had recently left the residence, was apprehended at the scene as part of the enforcement action designed to disrupt the supply chain and prevent further dispersal of the narcotics.
Following the discovery of the drugs, officers consolidated a perimeter around the residence, where a resident attempted to escape but was immediately detained. The remaining occupants inside the home chose to barricade themselves, prompting a coordinated search operation that culminated in the arrest of five more individuals who had taken shelter within the premises.
The subsequent search yielded two firearms in good working order, both loaded with ammunition and bearing erased serial numbers, alongside varying quantities of marijuana distributed across different rooms within the dwelling. The evidence collected reinforced the severity of the crime and the risk posed by the group’s operational methods.
In the days that followed, investigators extended the investigation and detained six additional people associated with the organization. These arrests primarily targeted logistics and support roles essential to maintaining the drug trafficking network, illustrating the comprehensive approach taken to dismantle the entire operation rather than focusing solely on the most visible participants.