Man arrested in Ponferrada for hashish trafficking after routine check
Ponferrada Local Police arrested a 26-year-old man after finding nine doses of hashish during a night-time check. In another operation, officers detained a 42-year-old man for graffiti and cocaine possession.
Arrest for drug trafficking in Ponferrada
Officers from Ponferrada Municipal Police detained a 26-year-old man in the early hours of Tuesday after locating nine wrappings of hashish during a routine check, according to elbierzo.eldiario.es. Agents detected suspicious behaviour and, following a pat-down search, found the substance. The detainee and the drug were placed at the disposal of the courts.
In a parallel operation, police identified a 42-year-old man who was creating graffiti in the vicinity of Instituto Virgen de la Encina following a citizen report. During a search, small quantities of cocaine and marijuana were seized from him. The Town Council proposed sanctions for damage to property and drug possession, and notified the affected property owners so they can claim compensation for the damage.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)