this incident in Sant Joan d’Alacant involved a 33-year-old Moldovan driver who was operating a rental vehicle without a valid license while concealing 25 kilograms of cannabis inside a sack in the trunk. The individual was placed under custody following an order from the Alicante provincial court, marking a significant seizure linked to ongoing law enforcement efforts in the region.
The arrest took place on April 3, when officers from the Sant Joan Main Police Station carried out routine vehicle and person checks at the highway exit that connects to the N-332 road, a corridor frequently monitored for traffic safety and illicit activity. The operation aimed to deter violators and ensure compliance with traffic and criminal laws in a high-traffic area.
The authorities observed the driver stop his vehicle along the roadside upon spotting the control and attempt to flee, prompting a rapid response from the officers. The ensuing pursuit culminated in a successful interception and immobilization near the road, where the investigation proceeded with standard safety and procedural steps to secure the scene.
After the arrest, authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the vehicle. They discovered a large sack-style bag in the trunk that contained 25 kilograms of cannabis tablets, a quantity indicative of trafficking rather than personal possession. The discovery highlighted the risks associated with illicit drug distribution and the need for coordinated police work to disrupt supply chains crossing regional borders.
The driver was arrested on multiple charges, including drug trafficking and resistance and disobedience. Additional concerns related to road safety emerged due to the act of driving the rental car without proper authorization. The individual has an extensive criminal history, and at the moment of arrest there was an active search and arrest warrant from Criminal Court No. 2 in Orihuela. The suspect was transported to the courthouse for processing in connection with the case and was held in custody pending further judicial actions.