Man arrested in Fuerteventura carrying more than 25 grams of pink cocaine

The Autonomous Police – Canary Islands General Police Corps (CGPC) has arrested a 25-year-old man in Fuerteventura on suspicion of an offence against public health after finding him with more than 25 grams of a substance known as tusi or pink cocaine, as well as another possible drug and cash.

The intervention took place during a control operation carried out by officers from the Prevention and Intervention Unit (UPRI), in cooperation with Tuineje Local Police, for the San Miguel Arcángel festivities.

During the operation, officers stopped a taxi carrying four passengers. As they carried out their checks, one of the detection dogs from the Canine Unit alerted to one passenger’s trainer.

After the alert, the man handed over a concealed bag containing more than 25 grams of a pink powder known as tusi or pink cocaine. Officers from the Operational Response Group also seized another drug, possibly ecstasy, and cash.

The estimated value of the drugs seized could reach €2,000. Officers noted indications that the substances might have been intended for distribution in the nightlife area the man was heading to.

The man was arrested on suspicion of an offence against public health and later brought before the judicial authorities.

These operations form part of preventive measures carried out by the Autonomous Police – Canary Islands General Police Corps, in coordination with other police forces, to prevent drug trafficking and illicit drug use and help maintain public safety during festivities.