The National Police have arrested four individuals in Cartagena for allegedly selling drugs through a local cannabis association. After several weeks of investigative work, officers identified two properties involved in the illicit drug trade, including an indoor marijuana plantation. During a raid on the cannabis association, police seized almost one and a half kilograms of marijuana, over one hundred grams of hashish, and various illegal weapons.

In a follow-up search at a related residence, police uncovered a plantation containing three hundred sixty-two marijuana plants, along with cocaine, methamphetamine, and a sawed-off shotgun. The arrests include three men and one woman, who face charges of drug trafficking, electricity fraud, and illegal possession of firearms. The main suspect has previously been arrested for running a false cannabis association.

In response to these events, local police and environmental discipline technicians conducted a safety inspection at the cannabis association’s premises. This revealed severe safety and hygiene violations, prompting the initiation of a potential enforcement action that could lead to financial penalties or even the closure of the establishment.

This operation is a part of ongoing collaboration between the National Police and the town council aimed at combatting the rise of fake cannabis associations in the area. Recent measures have been taken against establishments located on various streets, including Floridablanca, Virgen de Guadalupe, and Juan Carlos I.