Alleged Leader, Transporter Jailed in Tenerife Drug Bust
Two individuals, including the alleged leader of a drug network, have been temporarily jailed following a major drug bust in Guía de Isora, Tenerife, where over 300 kilograms of cocaine were seized.
A court has ordered two of the four people arrested in a recent drug bust in Guía de Isora, Tenerife, to be held in jail temporarily. This step was taken to stop them from running away, destroying evidence, or committing more crimes. Those held are believed to be the leader of the drug network and a transporter, according to court sources.
This decision is important because of the serious charges and the background of one of the suspects. Some believe this person might be one of the biggest drug dealers on the island, given the large amounts of drugs they handled and their connections.
The alleged leader, who is linked to a restaurant on the Guía de Isora coast, has been arrested for drug trafficking before, going back over fifteen years. His previous arrest in a similar operation showed he had a lot of money, owning properties, expensive cars, and boats.
The current investigation lasted for years, with closer monitoring in recent months. It ended when police stopped a truck carrying over 300 kilograms of cocaine to the south of the island.
The second person jailed temporarily is the driver of that truck, identified as the one transporting the illegal drugs. Meanwhile, the alleged leader's brother and a fourth person, who lives in Alcalá, have been released but still face charges.
The operation, carried out last week by both the National Police and the Civil Guard, involved searches in several places like Fonsalía, Playa San Juan, Alcalá, and Puerto de Santiago. They also searched a rural property between Aguadulce and Piedra Hincada.
The National Police's Drug and Organized Crime Unit (UDYCO) and the Civil Guard's Organized Crime and Anti-Drug Team (EDOA) led this effort. It highlights how security forces continue to fight criminal groups operating in the Canary Islands, which is a key location for drug trafficking into Europe.