National Police agents assigned to the Judicial Police Narcotics Group in Benidorm conducted a major operation after a period of surveillance and information gathering. The intervention led to seizures totaling 485 grams of marijuana, 87 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of heroin, as well as 156 grams of cutting substances, a precision scale, and 83,810 euros in cash. The operation involved eight planned actions across multiple locations, underscoring the scale of the drug distribution network in the area (Citation: National Police Narcotics Group Benidorm).
Officers from the Narcotics Group are tasked with suppressing narcotics trafficking and other crimes impacting public health. They initiated the broader probe after receiving numerous neighborhood complaints about a family compound in Benidorm suspected of handling and distributing narcotics, including heroin and cocaine, in small, retail-like quantities (Citation: Benidorm Police Department).
Investigators deployed a range of surveillance tools to verify the initial information. They observed several nearby flats and buildings that appeared to operate as a network for drug sales, storage, and housing. Some properties functioned as so-called training sites for new sellers, while others housed buyers and customers, leading to a pattern of activity described locally as narco spaces (Citation: Benidorm Narcotics Unit).
These properties were clustered on the same block or within a short distance, affecting the neighborhood’s stability and property values. Residents reported a persistent sense of unease and a noticeable decline in the area’s overall vitality as illicit activity continued unchecked (Citation: Community Safety Office Benidorm).
Two young people central to the operation
The investigation focused on a Spanish couple, a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, who were repeatedly observed participating in the narcotics distribution network. The couple collaborated with related family members and used several nearby properties to streamline the flow of doses. In some instances, consumption occurred in shared areas of affected buildings, visible to passersby and alarming residents (Citation: Benidorm Detectives File).
Further inquiries showed that other crimes, including theft and robberies tied to the drug sales points, increased in frequency around the affected blocks. The economic lure of the operation was evident as many individuals relied on the proceeds from drug activity to fund addiction and daily needs (Citation: Local Law Enforcement Briefing).
Operational phase of the investigation
Seven searches were executed with the cooperation of the Benidorm Police Station’s Prevention and Response Unit and the Provincial Security Brigade’s Dog Guides Unit, including one site in La Nucía, Alicante. This cross-jurisdictional effort disrupted the network by targeting both the selling points and the storage facilities (Citation: Regional Police Coordination Report).
During the searches, relatives of the suspects repeatedly attempted to disrupt the operation, drawing attention with loud protests and complaints. Despite these interruptions, officers persisted in their duties and secured crucial evidence (Citation: Field Report – Benidorm).
Evidence seized included 485 grams of marijuana, 87 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of heroin, 156 grams of cutting substances, one high-end vehicle, eight televisions, four mobile phones, several computer devices, 85,810 euros, and a range of additional materials used in the distribution network. Two residences on the ground floor of an apartment block were searched, where two Cuban women aged 25 and 34 were found living with the couple under investigation. The living conditions observed indicated disorder and inadequate ventilation among other deficiencies (Citation: Case File – Benidorm).
Six individuals linked to the operation were arrested on charges including drug trafficking, membership in a criminal organization, and money laundering. The group consisted of five Spaniards and one foreign national, spanning ages from 23 to 62, and several had prior criminal histories (Citation: Arrest Records – Benidorm).
Economic impact and aftermath
Investigators estimated a substantial seized value contributing to the case’s financial dimension, with real estate and other assets under review. The central figures are believed to have generated significant, illicit proceeds through property networks and related enterprises. None of the accused had verifiable legitimate income at the time of their arrest, highlighting the economic motives behind the operation (Citation: Financial Forensics – Benidorm).
All case material was forwarded to the Benidorm Court of Inquiry for further proceedings, ensuring a structured legal process moving forward (Citation: Benidorm Court of Inquiry).