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Irishmen arrested for alleged drug trafficking

By John Smith • Published: 05 Jun 2016 • 17:12

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Some of the items confiscated from one of the arrested men

THE Guardia Civil of Calvia has arrested two Irishmen who are allegedly part of a drug trafficking gang in the area of Magaluf.

In a press release from the Guardia Civil, the law enforcement agency explained that their anti-drug operation known as Operation Leprechaun began at the beginning of May after the detention of a British drug dealer who police discovered was part of a criminal organisation selling drugs to tourists and expatriates in Magaluf and Palmanova. 

One of the two Irishmen subsequently detained is allegedly the ringleader of the organisation and has been charged with selling drugs primarily in Magaluf’s Punta Ballena area.

Fifty grams of high purity cocaine along with anabolic steroids and cash were confiscated during a search of his home.

The Guardia Civil is continuing the investigation and more arrests may be forthcoming.

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John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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