Overview
- César Saiz was detained after a Guardia Civil raid found 215 marijuana plants and buds packaged for sale at his home.
- In a statement released by the town hall, he said he will step down when procedures allow, remain as a non-attached councillor, and refuse to return his council mandate despite a PP request.
- Saiz alleges media and social-media posts violated his privacy and honor, says his family and colleagues are being harassed, and announces legal action against those responsible.
- He is under investigation as a suspected perpetrator of a crime against public health in a broader anti-drug operation.
- Villar del Humo has about 176 residents, and Saiz won an absolute majority under the PP label despite not being a party member.