• The main suspect, who made shipments abroad, especially to the USA, from Seville, has been arrested

• The operation resulted in the seizure of 1.2 kilos of MDMA and 300 grams of the drug known as "pink cocaine", worth almost 60,000 euros.

November 14, 2023 .- Customs Surveillance officials from the Tax Agency and agents from the Civil Guard have arrested a Spanish citizen responsible for a series of drug shipments by parcel from Seville abroad, especially to the United States. This person used decorative fibre figures created with a 3D printer for the shipments, inside which were packages of MDMA ("ecstasy").

The operation, called "Guchidjs-Banus", began when investigators detected a shipment of drugs destined for foreign countries from Marbella in Seville. As a result of the investigation, it was possible to identify the person who made the shipment and whose whereabouts are unknown. From that moment on, the agents set up an operation, given the suspicion that this person was in Marbella and could leave the town shortly.

The operation was successful and the Spanish citizen was arrested and brought before a judge. The investigation also includes a Colombian citizen as a non-detained suspect.

Immediately, authorization was requested from the 20th Court of Instruction of Seville to enter and search the home where the suspect was temporarily residing. During the search, a 3D printer was found that was used to make the figures. When the objects were half-finished, this person would introduce the narcotic substance and then finish them.

"Pink cocaine"

During the search, 1.2 kilos of MDMA and just over 300 grams of "pink cocaine", also known as 'tusi', a drug often associated with elite parties, were found. Researchers estimate that the market value of a gram of this drug is around 100 euros. 'Pink cocaine' is a phenylethylamine-type drug, sold in powder form similar to cocaine, but pink instead of white.

The operation was carried out by the Local Risk Analysis Unit (ULAR) of Seville, made up of Customs Surveillance officials from the Tax Agency and agents from the Fiscal and Border Analysis and Investigation Unit (UDAIFF) of the Civil Guard.

The ULAR is the first line of defence against drug and illicit goods trafficking, smuggling and international networks trafficking in people and illegal substances in the port and airport of Seville.

Investigations are still ongoing and further arrests are not ruled out.