Police dismantle 24-hour drug point in Ceuta, three arrested
The National Police have dismantled a cocaine and heroin sales point on Fernández Amador street in Ceuta that operated continuously. Three people have been arrested in Operation Galeno.
Trafficking network with intensive surveillance
According to ceutatv.com, the National Police have dismantled a cocaine and heroin distribution network in Ceuta that operated almost without interruption on Fernández Amador street. The operation, named Galeno, was carried out on Thursday with the participation of the Police Intervention Unit, aerial resources and canine handlers, resulting in three arrests for drug trafficking.
Investigators found that the building employed sophisticated counter-surveillance measures. The alert system included people in irregular situations who performed surveillance functions—known as "aguadores"—to warn of police presence and any movement that could compromise the sales point's activity.
Surveillance and production infrastructure
The operation also included security cameras aimed at controlling access points and the surroundings of the dwelling. During the search, agents located narcotic substances already prepared for distribution, chemical products for adulterating drugs, precision scales and other means used in the processing of the substances.
Impact on the neighbourhood
The National Police noted that continuous activity had generated concern among residents. The constant transit of people around the dwelling constituted a potential source of conflict in the area, prompting the prior investigation that preceded the operation.
Judicial resolution
The three detainees were brought before judicial authorities on Saturday. The judicial authority ordered the remand in custody of two of them. Operation Galeno has concluded with the complete dismantling of this sales point which, according to investigators, maintained almost permanent operation in the city.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)