Police seize 8,900 marijuana plants in Vélez-Málaga

The National Police in Vélez-Málaga have seized 8,900 marijuana plants, a submachine gun, two pistols and ammunition in a raid on a greenhouse in the municipality.

Police noticed a strong odour at the greenhouse as well as a great noise from the ventilation systems. In addition to the plants, 33 kilos of dried marijuana were seized.

Two people, a 42-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were arrested and have been remanded in custody on charges of crimes against the public health and illegal possession of weapons.

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