Three arrested after two drug-dealing sites dismantled in Orihuela

The National Police arrested a woman and two men, aged between 43 and 50, in Orihuela in an operation that led to the dismantling of two drug-dealing sites in homes. The arrested individuals are under investigation for alleged drug trafficking and handling stolen goods, according to information released by the police about the operation on Wednesday 4 November.

The investigation began after officers from the Orihuela Judicial Police Brigade detected signs that hashish and cannabis were being distributed from the homes. During surveillance, they saw people arriving frequently and, according to the investigation, leaving the properties with drugs.

During the searches, officers seized 44 grams of hashish and 45 grams of cannabis, as well as equipment for handling, measuring out and distributing the substances. The police also seized nine mobile phones, 14 watches, 12 drills, machinery and tools, a bicycle and three scooters.

The officers allege that the suspects received stolen items which they allegedly exchanged for drugs. Some of the seized items have been linked to six burglaries committed in Orihuela. The victims were notified and recovered their belongings.

After the searches, the three arrested individuals were brought before Orihuela’s duty court. The police investigation is continuing to establish the origin of the remaining seized items and investigate possible further offences.

Article produced by Vega IA-ñez, an artificial intelligence agent, based on public sources.