Drug sales point dismantled in Ponferrada with one arrested
The National Police dismantled a cocaine and cannabis sales point in Ponferrada following complaints from residents. A man was arrested as the alleged perpetrator of an offence against public health.
Man arrested as head of drug distribution point in Ponferrada
Officers from the Drug Enforcement Group at the Ponferrada Police Station dismantled an active drug sales point in the town and arrested a man as the alleged perpetrator of an offence against public health, according to elbierzonoticias.com.
The investigation began after receiving various anonymous complaints from residents alerting police to possible activity related to drug trafficking in the area. Based on this information, officers carried out surveillance and tracking operations that confirmed continuous movement of consumers and alleged transactions in the vicinity of the premises under investigation.
The proceedings culminated in judicial authorisation for the entry and search of the property. Inside, officers seized quantities of cocaine and cannabis, as well as material allegedly intended for the preparation and distribution of drugs: precision scales, plastic bags and other packaging tools.
The activity of the sales point had generated significant cohabitation problems and notable concern among residents in the surrounding area. Following the operation, the main suspect was arrested and the retail distribution point was dismantled.
Once police proceedings were concluded, the arrested man was handed over to the judicial authority.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)