PSP dismantles cannabis production unit in Castelo Branco and detains suspect
A 44-year-old man was remanded in custody. 457 cannabis plants were seized, along with thousands of doses of various drugs, weapons and cultivation equipment.
PSP dismantles cannabis production unit in Castelo Branco and detains suspect
The PSP's Criminal Investigation Unit in Castelo Branco dismantled a clandestine structure dedicated to the cultivation and processing of cannabis. A 44-year-old individual was apprehended and subsequently remanded in preventive custody pending the outcome of legal proceedings.
The operation resulted from investigations conducted by officers of the District Command into trafficking in illicit substances in the area. Following the gathering of evidence, search warrants were executed which led to the discovery of a facility set up for the development, preparation and packaging of the drug.
Inside the premises, officers found various apparatus used in the complete production process, from cultivation to final packaging for sale. Among the seized material were artificial lighting systems, fans, scales and containers.
The seizure of drugs was extensive. Officers recovered 457 cannabis plants at different stages of maturation. As for already processed substances, more than 13,000 doses of marijuana and approximately 14,300 doses of amphetamines were found. Additionally, 834 grammes of hashish pollen and just over one kilogramme of psychedelic mushrooms were discovered.
The range of seized narcotics also includes dozens of ecstasy tablets, MDMA powder, doses of ketamine, LSD stamps and cannabis oil.
As part of the same operation, authorities seized an air-pressure weapon and a crossbow.
The accused was brought before the court, which determined his detention in preventive custody pending trial.
Source: Correio da Manhã
Source: Correio da Manhã