25 Apr, 2024 @ 16:30
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Colombian, 36, is arrested for ‘trying to smuggle a kilo of cocaine in his car boot’ on a ferry from Denia to Ibiza

Colombian, 36, is arrested for 'trying to smuggle a kilo of cocaine in his car boot' on a ferry from Denia to Ibiza

A MAN has been arrested in Denia on the Costa Blanca for trying to board an Ibiza-bound ferry with over a kilo of cocaine hidden in his car boot.

The 36-year-old Columbian national- based in Madrid- was denied bail after appearing in court on drug trafficking charges.

Guardia Civil officers were carrying out routine inspections at the port of Denia when they grew suspicious about a driver and his car.

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‘HIDDEN’ SPACE

They carried out a more thorough check of the vehicle which had no passengers.

Officers spotted a handcrafted modification to the bottom of the car’s boot which had created a watertight space.

A variety of containers related to the hospitality trade were discovered and under them was a modification to create the waterproof area.

The driver refused to cooperate in providing access and officers used tools to open the trunk’s double bottom and found a package containing almost 1.1 kilos of cocaine.

COCAINE PACK

The man was arrested, with the drugs, car, and two mobile phones seized and handed over to the investigating court.

Alex Trelinski

Alex worked for 30 years for the BBC as a presenter, producer and manager. He covered a variety of areas specialising in sport, news and politics. After moving to the Costa Blanca over a decade ago, he edited a newspaper for 5 years and worked on local radio.

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