17 people arrested in Ceuta, Seville and Algeciras (Cádiz)

as part of a network dedicated to narcotics trafficking operating in the Strait of Gibraltar between the ports of Ceuta and Algeciras (Cádiz) stored the drug in three houses of the city of Ceuta.

According to Efe reported sources close to the investigation, the drug was introduced from Morocco and then hid in three dwellings on the outskirts of Ceuta in the slums of the campus, axes and Almadraba for subsequent transfer to the mainland.

The Civil Guard has stated that in addition to the 17 detainees have yet to arrest three other people who are on search and seizure after managed to escape on the records kept in homes.

The investigation began last February in "Operation Package" to dismantle an organization dedicated to trafficking in cannabis in this area, as reported by the head of the Guardia Civil in a note.

The end result of "Operation Package" has led to the arrest of 17 persons, the intervention of 19,775 euros, 83,570 grams of hashish, 4.8 grams of cocaine, marijuana plants 4, 6 vehicles , 15 mobile phones 3 laptops, 2 precision scales, 1 sealing machine and 3 packages of vacuum-packed bags.

The 17 detainees have been brought to justice for alleged crimes against public health.