The Guardia Civil has arrested a twenty-seven-year-old man at the port of Denia after seizing over seven kilograms of cocaine concealed within a false compartment of a vehicle. The incident took place on thirty August when officers from the Denia Customs and Border Patrol noticed a car raising their suspicions. During an initial check, the driver spontaneously handed over a jar containing two grams of hashish, prompting further inspection by the officers.

Upon searching the car, the Guardia Civil discovered a concealed compartment glued in the storage area between the front seats. After making the necessary adjustments and using a crowbar for assistance, they extracted the piece, revealing six vacuum-packed bags containing a white powder. Following testing, it was confirmed that they contained seven thousand and twenty-eight grams of cocaine. In addition to the drugs, the vehicle used in the operation was seized.

The arrested individual has been placed at the disposal of the Magistrates’ Court in Denia, which has ordered his provisional detention without bail. The Guardia Civil is continuing its investigations to clarify the origin and final destination of the seized substance, and further actions in relation to this operation cannot be ruled out.

As part of the Safe Tourism Plan, the Guardia Civil reminds the public that possession and consumption of drugs in public places, roads, establishments, or public transport is prohibited throughout the national territory.