Spanish police arrested 32 people and confiscated 16 kilograms of cocaine – HOWEVER

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For Writing / However August 22, 2015 – 16: 27h

Madrid, Aug 22 (Xinhua) – The Spanish police dismantled in Malaga province (south) to a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking, following the arrest of 32 of its members and the seizure of 16 kilograms of cocaine

<. p> Police sources reported today that the “Polyphemus” operation against drug trafficking on a large scale also allowed the confiscation four handguns, a rifle, six hydraulic presses, 16 vehicles and 180 000 670 euros ($ 747 205 000) in cash.

According to the authorities, most of the components of the organization were arrested for offenses against drug trafficking and belonging to a criminal group, while others are under investigation for illegal possession of weapons.

The operation served to dismantle the criminal network that brought together several independent groups, responsible for contact with drug traffickers to acquire and then redistribute it to intermediaries on a smaller scale.

The operation, began in September 2014, was developed in several phases until the dismantling of all levels of the criminal gang.

For 11 months the police officers carried out different activities, through which they managed to intercept up eight deliveries and executed 32 drug arrests.

In other cases traffickers used vehicles “caleteados” (with hidden compartments) to transport drugs and save money obtained from its sale, police said.