The National Police have arrested two men of middle age in San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, on charges related to an illegal marijuana plantation. They are being accused of drug trafficking, health violations, and electricity theft. The plantation was located in an industrial unit in the ‘Las Beatas’ area.

The operation was initiated following surveillance of the facility by Customs Surveillance Officers from the Tax Agency. Authorities confirmed the existence of the plantation and an illicit connection to the electricity distribution network.

On the seventeenth of March, a coordinated effort led to the interception of the suspects as they exited the property. Despite attempting to flee and ramming police vehicles, the two men were arrested. In addition to the marijuana plants, police seized industrial air conditioning units, fans, humidifiers, lighting fixtures, and the van they used.

Energy company technicians were called in to disengage the hazardous electric connections made without safety measures. The arrested individuals have since been presented to the local court. The investigation remains open with possible further arrests expected in the coming days.