Canary Islands Police arrest man on suspicion of drug trafficking in Caleta de Fuste

The Canary Islands Police, through the General Corps of the Canary Islands Police, have arrested a man in Caleta de Fuste, in the municipality of Antigua, on suspicion of an offence against public health linked to drug trafficking.

The operation took place during a static police checkpoint involving officers from the Prevention and Intervention Unit and the Special Operational Canine Group, with support from specialist dog handlers.

During a search of a hire car, officers found 15 packets containing a substance apparently consistent with crack, as well as hashish and other substances suspected to be drugs.

They also found approximately €3,600 in cash, in banknotes of various denominations.

Fifteen packets hidden in different compartments of the car

According to information provided by the Canary Islands Police, officers found the packets in different compartments of the car during the search.

Dog handlers from the Special Operational Canine Group assisted with the inspection of the vehicle.

As well as the 15 packets of a substance apparently consistent with crack, officers seized hashish and other substances, which are still awaiting analysis and weighing.

The exact nature and quantity of the seized substances will therefore have to be established through the relevant tests.

In light of the evidence found, officers arrested the man on suspicion of an offence against public health.

The arrested man has a criminal record

The Canary Islands Police have also reported that the man has a criminal record for offences involving assault, assaulting officers and unlawful possession of firearms.

According to the police, he had previously served prison sentences for these offences.

No information has so far been provided about his age or nationality. The exact date of the operation has not been specified, nor has it been confirmed whether any judicial measures were taken following his arrest.

The operation resulted in the arrest of a man and the seizure of 15 packets of a substance suspected to be a drug, hashish and approximately €3,600 in cash in Caleta de Fuste.