Almost two tons of hashish seized near Calaceite beach in Torrox Costa

Guardia Civil officers in Torrox have arrested two Moroccan nationals and seized 1,920 kilos of hashish which had been brought ashore near Calaceite beach.

At dawn, a Guardia Civil patrol noticed a group of people near a tunnel which crosses the N-340 coastal road and connects with Calaceite beach. They called for reinforcements and then proceeded to investigate.

The group of individuals fled the scene and a chase ensued, leading to the arrest of two people. Near the entrance to the tunnel, the officers found 64 bales of hashish waiting to be loaded into a vehicle.

At the beach they found an inflatable boat equipped with an outboard motor. The two detainees have been charged with crimes against the public health.

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