Woman arrested in Alicante for drug trafficking after vehicle transaction

The National Police intervened in the northern area of Alicante, dismantling a drug dealing point and confiscating various drugs and cash.

Generic image of confiscated drugs, cash, and a precision scale.
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Generic image of confiscated drugs, cash, and a precision scale.

A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in Alicante by the National Police as the alleged perpetrator of a drug trafficking offense, after being caught making a transaction of narcotic substances from her vehicle.

The operation took place in the northern area of Alicante, where agents from the narcotics group of the North District Police Station maintained a surveillance operation to prevent drug sales. During the operation, officers observed a vehicle driven by a woman stopping next to a man who was on the public road.
According to the investigation, the agents noticed what appeared to be a drug transaction and decided to intervene. After identifying themselves as national police officers, they confirmed that the woman had handed the man a small bag containing marijuana and hashish, leading to her arrest.
After the arrest, agents searched the detainee's home, where they seized 13 grams of cocaine, 150 grams of marijuana, 70 grams of speed, three grams of tusi, 685 euros in cash, and a precision scale.

"The investigation has allowed for the dismantling of a drug sales point located in the northern area of the city."

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The detainee has been placed at the disposal of the Alicante duty investigating courts after the police proceedings.
The National Police emphasizes the importance of citizen collaboration to combat this type of illicit activity and maintains active communication channels to report possible drug dealing points.