Drug Sales Point Dismantled in Pilar de la Horadada Resulting in Multiple Arrests
In Pilar de la Horadada, authorities from the Civil Guard and regional police joined forces to shut down a drug sales operation that attracted a consistent stream of customers. Four individuals, aged between 32 and 46, were detained in connection with the case, including one Spanish national and three Moroccan nationals. All detainees had prior records related to similar offenses (attribution: Civil Guard).
The operation’s centerpiece was a street-front setup that operated around the clock, functioning like a mobile, roadside drug counter. Offenders allegedly distributed narcotics directly to customers who approached, with buyers receiving products through a vehicle window before departing. The concept resembled a fast-food counter, handling cocaine, marijuana, and stimulant products prepared for rapid, individualized sales (attribution: Civil Guard).
Individual doses were pre-packaged for swift sale. The incident initially drew investigators’ attention at the Pilar de la Horadada police station, where suspicious activity linked to drug trafficking in the municipality was reported. The goal was to verify facts and, if warranted, identify those responsible (attribution: Civil Guard).
As the inquiry progressed, officers followed the suspected operation from the street to a nearby residence thought to be used by the suspects. Drugs and cash were seized during the investigation (attribution: Civil Guard).
During surveillance, the suspects appeared to sense they were being watched and briefly shifted their location. The shift complicated the task, but law enforcement quickly regained the trail and reconnected with the group (attribution: Civil Guard).
Subsequently, the operation uncovered a new sales point on a public road within the urban center of Pilar de la Horadada. Authorities observed a notable uptick in customers purchasing marijuana and cocaine, with activity clustering in the afternoons. Vehicles arrived with customers who received prepared doses from the drivers without leaving their cars or approaching the windows (attribution: Civil Guard).
On November 2, the exploitation phase began, resulting in the arrest of four people with criminal histories, including four Spanish nationals and three Moroccans aged 32 to 46 (attribution: Civil Guard).
Items and drugs seized during the operation were documented, showing the scale of the operation. Two searches targeted the homes of the suspects, including an apartment and an adjacent apart-hotel near the earlier activity site. Authorities recovered 50 grams of cocaine, 75 grams of marijuana, and 2 grams of hashish, all processed into individual doses for sale. A total of 21,710 euros in cash was also seized (attribution: Civil Guard).
Detained individuals faced charges that included crimes against public health, drug trafficking, and membership in a criminal organization. They were placed at the disposal of Orihuela Court No. 3, with potential detention arrangements under consideration (attribution: Civil Guard).