A 37 year-old man has been arrested at the Ibiza Airport after being accused of drug trafficking. The joint operation was carried out by the Tax and Borders Detachment of the Civil Guard and Customs Surveillance officers of the Tax Agency, who managed to intercept a shipment of cocaine by parcel. The events took place on November 14 during a routine check at the airport’s cargo terminal. During the inspection, a canine from the Cinology group marked a suspicious package. After the necessary checks, it was confirmed that it contained a bag with a substance that was later identified as cocaine. Once the addressee of the shipment was located, the agents proceeded to arrest him. The detainee, a 37-year-old man, is charged with drug trafficking.
Reinforcement of controls and fight against drug trafficking
The case underlines the importance of controls at cargo terminals as part of the strategies to combat drug trafficking in the Balearic Islands. The collaboration between different security forces and the use of specialized equipment, such as the Cinological group, has allowed to act effectively in the detection of illegal substances entering or transiting through Ibiza. This type of operation reinforces the commitment of the authorities to maintain security at key points such as airports, common transport routes used by drug trafficking networks.
