Alex Trelinski
A MAN has been arrested on the Orihuela Costa for drug trafficking and possessing 400 grams of cocaine.
A car with a UK license plate attracted the interest of Orihuela Policia Local officers who pulled it over to check if it was an expat driving illegally on a non-Spanish registration.
The motorist got worried and even made a manoeuvre giving the impression that he was going to speed off, but he didn’t.
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The police patrol got his identity but the man had no driving license to show them for a very good reason.
Officers checked on the Guardia Civil’s database which confirmed he did not have one in Spain.
A vehicle search uncovered several pouches of cocaine in the boot plus a range of drug paraphernalia.
That included a precision scale, plastic bags, and tools associated with cutting and distributing narcotics.
The man- of undisclosed nationality- was arrested for offences against public health and brought before an Orihuela court.
No further details have been revealed about the detainee including whether he was bailed.
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