In the case unfolding in San Vicente del Raspeig, authorities had previously kept prisoners without records opened for use conservation court, with precautions leading to their release. The investigation phase began on March 24, aided by citizen cooperation and a sequence of coordinated inquiries conducted by the Civil Guard and Xixona Local Police. Through persistent evidence gathering, investigators arrived at the residence of a man who was distributing multiple drugs from his home in Xixona.
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The suspect was under watch and was observed entering a public institution in Xixona, which prompted authorities to identify him while he was inside. He was found carrying 14 packages of cocaine ready for distribution, along with about 300 euros in cash, divided into banknotes and coins. He was arrested as the alleged author of crimes against public health linked to drug trafficking.
The Civil Guard conducted a search of his family home the following day, where his son lived with him. The search uncovered 40 grams of cocaine, approximately 150 grams of marijuana, 25 grams of hashish and hallucinogenic mushrooms, together with 600 euros and equipment used for weighing, cutting, and distributing the aforementioned substances.
Investigators were able to confirm the involvement of the son in criminal activities connected to the same case, resulting in his arrest for the same offenses as his father. The Civil Guard emphasized the collaboration between officers and the broader effort to dismantle a significant drug distribution network operating in public venues across Xixona.
The operation illustrates how local law enforcement agencies, with input from residents and cross-agency cooperation, can identify and disrupt drug trafficking rings that rely on residential networks and public-facing outlets. It also highlights ongoing efforts to monitor and intervene in neighborhoods where illicit substances are disseminated and sold, aiming to protect community safety and reduce public health risks associated with illegal drugs in the region.