Joint operation against drug trafficking
Foral police, in collaboration with the Civil Guard of Navarra, have managed to dismantle a national drug trafficking network operating in various regions, including Navarra, Tarragona and Cambrils. This operation has resulted in the arrest of several individuals, with three of them being admitted to prison.
Significant confiscations
Within the framework of this operation, the security forces have seized a considerable amount of illegal substances, including 21 kilos of cocaine, as well as amounts of hashish and Speed. In addition, 48,000 euros have been recovered in cash, four high -end vehicles, eight cell phones and two shotguns, demonstrating the size of the network.
Start of research
The investigation began in June last year, when a Tudela police station’s judicial police officer detained a man with 338 grams of cocaine. This arrest was the starting point to unravel a criminal group that operated in drug trafficking.
Development of research
Research revealed that an individual resident in Cambrils was responsible for drug transport, using modified vehicles with concealment systems to avoid being detected by police controls. As the investigation progressed, surveillance operations were established that led to the arrest of another suspect on the AP15 road with 14 kg of cocaine hidden in a hidden compartment.
Arrests and records
Following the initial arrest, records were made in various properties, including an industrial warehouse where 7 kg of additional cocaine were found, along with 43,000 euros in cash and luxury vehicles. These actions resulted in more arrests, including members with a secondary role within the organization.
The role of court
The operation, known as Pelukas/Beltsolari, has been supervised by Tudela Court of Instruction # 5, which decreed the diligence as secret. Finally, three of the five detainees were in temporary detention, while the other two have been released on charges.
Impact of the operation
With this action, the authorities have managed to disarticulate an important group dedicated to drug trafficking between Navarra and Catalonia, with an estimated value of 2.5 million euros in confiscated cocaine. This operation not only highlights the collaboration between security forces, but also emphasizes the need for more effective strategies to combat drug trafficking nationally.
