The National Police have successfully dismantled a major cannabis cultivation operation located in commercial premises in Torre Pacheco. In a proactive operation, authorities arrested three men hailing from Latvia, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. They are suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and electricity fraud related to the sophisticated growing facility.

The investigation began earlier this year, as part of a wider initiative to target large-scale marijuana operations aimed at international drug trade. During the police operation carried out in March, officers seized a total of two thousand thirty-seven cannabis plants at various stages of growth. The facility featured advanced systems for ventilation, lighting, and refrigeration to evade detection.

Investigators found powerful LED lamps, industrial air conditioning units, and even an ozone generator designed to mask odours and organic compounds. The operation was intricately constructed, with various spaces allocated for different phases of plant growth, and police noted that a significant financial investment was likely made in setting up the installation.

Moreover, the premises were equipped with a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system for security and surveillance purposes, alongside an illegal electricity connection. The arrested individuals, who had multiple prior criminal records, are now in judicial custody with two of the main suspects facing provisional imprisonment.