A drug transport network that operated in Galicia and Portugal was dismantled
Joint operation of the Tax Agency, National Police and Civil Guard
- Within the framework of the joint operation 'Positivo-Canteira', four people have been arrested for their alleged participation in crimes of belonging to a criminal organization and against public health
- A large amount of cash has been seized, three vehicles used to transport the narcotic substance, cocaine in thermo-sealed packages, a multitude of mobile phone devices, supplies for the preparation of the drug and various documentation.
February 16, 2023.- Customs Surveillance Officials of the Tax Agency, in a joint operation with the Civil Guard and the National Police within the framework of Operation 'Positivo-Canteira' , have arrested four people for their alleged membership in a criminal organization dedicated to the trafficking and distribution of cocaine between Galicia and Portugal.
Investigation
The investigation began in January 2022, when it was learned of the existence of a criminal organization based in the province of Pontevedra that was dedicated to the transportation of said substance both in Pontevedra and in the provinces of La Coruña and Orense.
As a result of the investigations carried out, it was learned that the organization, in addition to organizing perfectly coordinated transport to different locations in Galicia and Portugal, was also responsible for distributing illicit substances in various leisure venues in the Salnés area.
Once the criminal activity carried out by the members of the criminal organization was proven, the agents requested a total of seven entries and searches from the Judicial Authority, in different locations in Vilagarcía de Arousa after arresting four of the members of the criminal group.
The units involved in the operation were Customs Surveillance of the Tax Agency in Ourense, Udyco 1 of Pontevedra, Greco Galicia, and EDOA of the Civil Guard of Pontevedra and Ourense.
With this operation, the criminal network is dismantled and a significant blow has been dealt to the distribution of narcotic substances.