In a historic drug bust, Spanish authorities have seized over one million ecstasy pills, marking the largest operation of its kind in the country. Conducted by the Guardia Civil as part of Operation Adriatic, this significant seizure occurred on September 5, involving eight raids in Ibiza and two in Malaga. The investigation commenced in April when officials uncovered a criminal organization focused on smuggling narcotics into Ibiza, a hotspot for nightlife and parties.
During this extensive operation, law enforcement officials confiscated over 700 kilograms of various narcotics. This included 212 kg of ketamine, 73 kg of MDMA, 21 kg of pink cocaine, 20 kg of cocaine, 10 kg of hashish, 6 kg of marijuana, and 3 kg of sugar intended for cocaine production. Authorities estimate the street value of the drugs to exceed €25 million, delivering a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in Spain.
The operation resulted in the arrest of nine suspects believed to be key figures in one of Spain’s main synthetic drug smuggling networks. These individuals, hailing from Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, were reportedly significant players in transporting substantial amounts of ecstasy and other drugs into the vibrant party scene of Ibiza. This well-coordinated organization had been distributing narcotics not only across the Balearic Islands but also throughout various regions in Europe.
In a related incident just a month earlier, Spanish police dismantled a marijuana trafficking operation, apprehending five individuals and seizing over 1,000 marijuana plants. This group was reportedly responsible for shipping cannabis from Spain to Germany via parcel services.
This record-breaking ecstasy seizure in Ibiza highlights Spanish law enforcement’s relentless commitment to combating large-scale drug trafficking networks, focusing on operations that pose risks to both local and international communities.
H/T: Euronews
