Two individuals, aged 29 and 42, were detained following a preventive stop in Benferri conducted by the Torrevieja Civil Guard’s Citizen Security Unit (USECIC). At roughly 4:30 in the afternoon on April 27, law enforcement officers were conducting routine checks along the A-7 motorway when the pair’s vehicle drew attention. The journey through the Benferri area and the occupants’ demeanor sparked concern among officers, prompting a controlled stop to assess the situation more closely.
Inside the car, a thorough search led to the discovery of evidence consistent with narcotics distribution. Investigators found ecstasy tablets amounting to around 300 grams, several marijuana items, a precision scale, and a substantial amount of cash totaling about 13,000 euros in varying denominations. The seizure underscored the potential for illicit activity tied to the drugs and the money recovered at the scene. According to the Civil Guard, these materials pointed toward involvement in drug trafficking or distribution schemes that operate along major road corridors in the region. The discovery took place as officers seized the vehicle and its two occupants for further inquiry. [Civil Guard statement].
by court order
The two suspects, both of Spanish nationality with extensive criminal histories, were taken into custody on charges of public health offenses related to drug trafficking. They were subsequently placed at the disposal of the Orihuela court, where judicial proceedings commenced to determine the appropriate charges and penalties. The investigation continued to assess the full scope of the operation, including the origins of the substances and any accomplices linked to the case. The routine activity by USECIC in the province of Alicante has regularly yielded significant seizures and contributed to disrupting illegal drug networks that rely on highway routes to move contraband across the region. [Civil Guard statement].
Following the arrest, authorities secured the substances and the money involved. After weighing the marijuana that had been seized, the officers documented a substantial quantity associated with the incident. Law enforcement officials stated that the cash amount appeared connected to the illicit drug activity uncovered during the stop, reinforcing the perception of a coordinated operation aimed at moving narcotics and profits through the area. The case remains part of ongoing enforcement efforts to curb street-level drug distribution and to dismantle associated financial networks that support it. [Civil Guard statement].