Overview

• Eight suspects aged 19 to 74 were arrested as alleged members of a criminal network charged with drug trafficking and crimes against flora and fauna.
• Four residential searches uncovered an indoor grow of 160 marijuana plants along with 14 kilograms of cannabis, more than 300 grams of cocaine, 200 grams of hashish, €21,760 in cash, 15 nine-millimeter cartridges and three vehicles.
• Officers found several fighting roosters in one residence, prompting animal welfare authorities to join the ongoing investigation.
• Investigators from the Jefatura Superior de Policía de la Comunitat Valenciana launched the intelligence-driven operation in March following community reports of narcotics activity.
• Most of those arrested have previous convictions, with one suspect ordered to remain in provisional prison pending further judicial proceedings.