The morning in the port of Valencia began with unusual activity: police cars entered the area one after another, where the usual hustle of work prevails. This time, things looked different—law enforcement officers acted quickly and in a coordinated manner, without attracting unnecessary attention. At the same time, searches and arrests started in several municipalities of Valencia province.
Two criminal organizations came into the spotlight, which, according to investigators, operated as a single cartel. Their activities were linked to large shipments of illegal substances through the port of Valencia. During the operation, at least 3.5 tons of cocaine were discovered and seized as they were being smuggled in maritime containers. This amount of drugs could have made its way onto the black market, had it not been for police intervention.
The number of detainees has already exceeded thirty, and according to unofficial sources, more suspects may soon be added to the list. The investigation is ongoing, and further details have not been made public—the authorities have classified the case. It is only known that the operation involved coordinated actions in several localities, and that the criminals attempted to disguise their activities as legitimate businesses.
Local residents are discussing the situation, speculating, and waiting for official statements. This is not the first time that attempts to use the port of Valencia for large-scale drug shipments have been recorded in the region, but such a large operation is the first of its kind in recent years. New details are expected to emerge soon, and the investigation may extend to other regions of the country.
