By John Smith • Published: 25 Feb 2017 • 10:12
Interior of Gibraltar International Airport
A SPANISH national was arrested by HM Customs at the Gibraltar International Airport on February 24 after security staff conducting routine checks on outbound passengers at the Central Search Facilities suspected him of carrying drugs.
The individual was found to have what appeared to be drugs pellets strapped around his body with elastic bandages. Customs officers were subsequently alerted and a full body search was conducted revealing that he was carrying approximately three kilograms of cannabis resin.
The individual, a Spanish National from Seville who was arrested and remanded in custody overnight was charged with possession, importation and exportation with intent to supply and appeared at the Magistrates Court the following day.
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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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