A 59-year-old man has been taken into custody by National Police on suspicion of drug trafficking after authorities say he sold cocaine on public streets in Gandia. During the arrest, law enforcement recovered three packets of the substance concealed inside the mask the suspect wore during the encounter.
Investigators began when information emerged that a local man might be distributing narcotics across several city streets. In response, officers established a surveillance operation aimed at the claimed seller and observed multiple individuals approaching him for brief conversations before exchanging what appeared to be money or other forms of influence in exchange for drugs.
At a later stage of the operation, officers discovered three packets of cocaine hidden in the mask worn by the suspect. The arrest followed, with the man identified as the alleged drug trafficker taken into custody and his alleged illegal activities under formal investigation.
Authorities also conducted a search of the man’s residence, uncovering 175 grams of cocaine, 36 grams of another controlled substance, 7,360 euros in cash, and precision scales used for weighing narcotics. The discovery at the home reinforced the case against the suspect and provided a broader view of the operation as originally suspected by investigators.
Following the arrest, the individual with a prior police record appeared in court. The judge ordered detention while the case proceeds through the judicial process, and the suspect was remanded to prison pending further proceedings.
Sources close to the investigation emphasize that the operation reflects ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt street-level drug dealing and the concealment methods used by traffickers, including hiding substances in everyday items. Officials stress the importance of community alerts and continued vigilance to prevent narcotics distribution on public corridors. As investigations continue, authorities expect further updates to clarify the full scope of the operation and any additional individuals implicated in the network. [Official statements from Gandia Police Department, 2025].