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Guardia Civil Seizes Over a Kilo of Cocaine After Suspect Tries to Flee Carlet Checkpoint

The seizure prompted an investigation to trace the cocaine’s supply route.

Overview

  • A vehicle attempted to bypass a Guardia Civil checkpoint in Carlet before officers intercepted it.
  • Agents discovered a compact package of 1.167 kilograms of cocaine hidden under the front passenger seat.
  • A field detection test confirmed the seized substance was cocaine.
  • A 32-year-old Spanish man was arrested on charges of drug trafficking.
  • Authorities have submitted the case to the Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción nº3 de Carlet and opened a probe to trace the narcotics’ supply route.