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700 kilos of hashish seized in the Ría de Huelva

A joint operation by the Tax Agency and the Guardia Civil

  • The drugs were transported in a semi-rigid boat
  • The crew of the boat fled and rammed the police boat on several occasions.

January 14, 2023.- Customs Surveillance Officials from the Tax Agency and agents from the Civil Guard, in a joint operation, have seized 700 kilos of hashish in the Ría de Huelva and have Two people were arrested as alleged perpetrators of a crime against public health.

The operation was carried out on the morning of January 9, when the Operational Center became aware of the presence of a semi-rigid boat that was sailing from the Punta Umbría estuary in the direction of the Huelva estuary and that could be loaded with drugs. . Surveillance of the area had been initiated by officials of the Tax Agency and agents of the Civil Guard the previous morning when, after investigations carried out, it was possible to discover the possible landing of the narcotic.

Therefore, once the vessel was spotted, the provincial Maritime Service of the Civil Guard was notified to check the cargo it was transporting. Upon detecting the police presence, the boat crew fled, even ramming the police boat on several occasions.

Finally, the agents managed to board the boat, subdue its occupants and intervene in its cargo.

Once in port and after unloading, 20 bales containing 700 kilos of hashish were recorded. Two mobile phones and a GPS were also intercepted.

The detainees and the proceedings carried out have been placed at the disposal of the competent judicial authority.

Customs Surveillance officials from the Tax Agency have participated in the operation along with agents for the Fight Against Drug Trafficking OCON-EDOA and the Provincial Maritime Service of the Huelva Civil Guard Command.