The Civil Guard says two drug outlets were dismantled in the city center as part of a coordinated operation. Four men, all connected to the same criminal group, were arrested on charges related to drug trafficking and ongoing involvement in organized crime. The operation, authorized by the Torrevieja Investigative Court, is described as a focused effort by the Civil Guard Command in Alicante to disrupt a local drug network. The court ordered the four detainees to remain in custody while investigations continue. [Citation: Civil Guard, Alicante Command]
The location of the criminal organization
Authorities in Torrevieja had been monitoring a potential criminal operation suspected of handling drugs within the city earlier in the year. Early investigative work indicated that two retail drug fronts might be operating from nearby houses, forming a small but active network that supplied substances to local buyers. This understanding set the stage for a targeted intervention once the suspects were identified. [Citation: Torrevieja Police Department]
On a June 20, the Citizen Security Unit (USECIC) joined forces with Torrevieja’s police and a canine unit trained in narcotics detection. The combined team conducted two simultaneous searches at residences in Torrevieja and arrested four men, all resident in the area and aged between 30 and 46. Each detainee has a prior history tied to similar offenses, reinforcing the assessment that a persistent drug operation was in play within the city. [Citation: USECIC and canine unit report]
marijuana
During the investigations, officers recovered significant quantities of cannabis, including 300 cannabis plant parts and seven and a half compressed cannabis bricks, totaling around 750 grams, in addition to a sum of cash believed to be proceeds from illicit activity. On June 22, the four detainees faced formal charges involving drug trafficking and membership in a criminal organization, with the Torrevieja Investigation Court No. 3 ordering their remand in custody. This sequence underscores a deliberate and organized approach to dismantling a local drug network and disrupting the operational flow of the group. [Citation: Local court proceedings and police statements]