Arrest in Verín: high-speed flight in stolen car with drugs seized
The Civil Guard arrests a 52-year-old Portuguese man in Verín after ignoring a traffic control and evading a pursuit. 27 grams of cocaine and heroin are seized along with €3,285 in cash.
Flight and arrest in Verín
According to lavozdegalicia.es, the Civil Guard in Verín arrested a 52-year-old Portuguese man after ignoring a traffic control at the entrance to the municipality. The man noticed the checkpoint and accelerated, triggering a pursuit through the urban area until officers caught and intercepted him.
Drugs and vehicle documentation
Routine tests confirmed a positive result for controlled substances. During inspection of the car, officers seized 18 grams of cocaine, 9 grams of heroin and €3,285 in cash found among his belongings. Verification of the vehicle's documentation revealed a theft report on file; the car had been stolen in Portugal.
Charges
The Civil Guard is charging him with four offences: drug trafficking, unauthorised use of a vehicle, reckless driving, and driving under the influence of controlled substances.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)