Huge Marbella Marijuana Seizure.  Spanish police have seized 3000kgs of the drug which were being smuggled inside two vans.

Huge Marbella Marijuana Seizure

Guardia Civil in Marbella have made twelve arrests and seized over 3000kgs of marijuana.  The drugs were being transported in two vans.  The Guardia Civil made their move as the vans left the port at La Bajadilla, heading onto the A7.

Shots Fired

Shots were reportedly fired by the police as the smugglers fled the vehicles on foot, though no injuries have been reported.  The operation to seize the shipment is part of a wider joint operation between the Guardia Civil, Local Police, and National Police to crack down on illegal drugs which are being brought into Spain.

Written by Dave James

Published: 03.06.2019

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