The National Police have dismantled four more drug distribution points hiding behind the guise of being cannabis clubs in Las Palmas and San Playa del Inglés in Gran Canaria, arresting 14 people charged with committing crimes against public health in the process.
Authorities became aware of drugs being sold illegally within these clubs, which were operating as "Cannabis Associations", as they were allegedly selling marijuana and hashish to consumers and allowing them to be taken outside the premises, which is prohibited.
The Police Investigation:
The investigations, carried out by the National Police in Maspalomas and the Provincial Judicial Police confirmed that these clubs were indeed selling drugs illegally, primarily hashish and marijuana.
After obtaining the necessary search and entry warrants, they raided four locations: two in Las Palmas and two in Playa del Inglés. The raids resulted in the seizure of:
- 67 marijuana plants
- 3.6 kilograms of marijuana buds
- 1.3 kilograms of marijuana leaves
- 834 grams of hashish
- 977 grams of hashish pollen
- Over 200 pre-rolled joints
- 8 grams of cocaine
- 2 grams of methamphetamine
- Cookies and gummies containing the psychoactive substance THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
- 8 sets of precision scales
- An electric press
- Cash
- Various tools for dispensing and consuming drugs
As a result, 14 people responsible for the four clubs were arrested and charged with crimes against public health. They have been placed at the disposal of the competent judicial authority.
The operation was conducted as part of the National Plan against Criminal Activities associated with the production and trafficking of marijuana, in collaboration with the G.O.I.A. unit of the local police in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
