A large seizure occurred on a morning in the Balearic Islands when Civil Guard officers intercepted a drug shipment tied to a vessel stopped near Cala Gran beach in Santanyí. The authorities discovered 1,200 kilos of marijuana as agents confronted the traffickers while they unloaded the cargo in a nearby bay off Felanitx. The suspects attempted to flee by boat but were captured and taken into custody the same day, ending a swift operation that disrupted a planned narcotics transfer.
The investigation led by the Balearic Civil Guard indicates that a high-speed boat originated from North Africa and was approaching Mallorca. The craft carried a substantial load of packages that were likely narcotics, prompting a coordinated police deployment to halt the vessel at sea.
During the early dawn hours, around four o clock, observers noted a high-powered twin-engine boat colliding with shallow shallows near Cala Sa Nau. Investigators also observed all-terrain vehicles on the shore loaded with bales. The vessel attempted to escape upon detecting the police presence, leaving numerous marks in the sand. The bales of marijuana and 68 gasoline bottles along with other supplies were arranged to facilitate a rapid transport to the intended destination.
Later the same morning, the Balearic Civil Guard mobilized the Provincial Maritime Service alongside helicopters and citizen security patrols to execute a multi-faceted operation in the air, sea and land around the area. The authorities concluded that the alleged traffickers did not have sufficient fuel to return to North Africa, which aided the arrest and containment of the operation.
At a key moment in the pursuit, investigators observed a dinghy matching the description of the one used in the dawn evacuation. The boat, upon spotting the police, steered toward Cala Gran beach at high speed and ultimately ran aground. Three individuals from the craft were arrested the same morning in connection with the incident, marking a decisive enforcement action by local authorities.
Inquiries by the Balearic Civil Guard continue to map the full network behind the operation, including potential links to other trafficking routes and organized crime groups. The authorities stress the seriousness of transporting large quantities of illegal drugs and the importance of coordinated response involving marine units, aerial surveillance, and ground patrols to disrupt such networks. The illicit cargo and equipment seized in this operation are being preserved as evidence for further investigations and legal proceedings, with officials noting the ongoing nature of the case and the need to dismantle the broader trafficking chain.