A woman was found dead at a residence on a Wednesday afternoon. The location is number 9 Berlin Street in the Fontiñas district of Santiago de Compostela, specifically within the Compostela neighborhood. Neighbors had voiced concerns for several days about a strong odor coming from the apartment, prompting a response from the National Police and firefighters that evening. Police arrived around 20:54 and conducted a preliminary interior search where the body was discovered. While the deceased’s identity and the cause of death were not released at the time, local residents interviewed by this publication suggested the individual was a young woman and speculated she may have been the tenant of a drug house. This account is reported by El Correo Gallego, a publication affiliated with Prensa Ibérica.
The Judicial Police have initiated an investigation into the discovery inside the Fontiñas residence. The incident drew attention from residents on Wednesday night as multiple police units and firefighters were deployed to the area. This development has raised safety concerns about the state of the block, with neighbors noting the immediate aftermath and the ongoing inquiry. This update is provided by El Correo Gallego, a member of Prensa Ibérica.
Local residents told this publication that the apartment had recently become a hotspot for drug activity in the weeks leading up to the incident, particularly after a June operation targeted heroin trafficking in a nearby area of the city. The operation, conducted with cooperation from neighborhood associations, led to the arrest of two individuals involved in cocaine trafficking. Authorities described those arrests as a major step in disrupting the main heroin supply route into Compostela. This summary comes from police reports and statements reported by El Correo Gallego.
Authorities indicated that one of the arrestees had been identified as the city’s primary heroin distributor, responsible for supplying other dealers who sold on a smaller scale. After locating him, officers searched another residence in a different part of Santiago, recovering 80 grams of heroin, 1 gram of cocaine, approximately 300 grams of marijuana, and about 300 euros in cash. This information reflects the police version of events reported by local media.
The Santiago de Compostela Police Station notes a strong involvement of local residents and emphasizes the importance of citizen cooperation in eradicating illicit drug activities. Police sources highlight close collaboration among various police units, including those dedicated to citizen participation, in the operation conducted around the Santo Home area. The neighborhood’s engagement with authorities is cited as a key factor in identifying and dismantling drug activity points.
The citizen participation unit maintains ongoing communication with residents through negotiations and community initiatives. Its mandate extends beyond countering drug trafficking to include prevention efforts against robberies and cybercrime in commercial settings. Police statements framed the incident as a successful disruption of a major heroin distribution node in the city, while acknowledging the broader impact on public safety and community trust.