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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.

El kilo de cocaína interceptado por la Guardia Civil de Carlet.

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.