private security guard Nine members of a criminal organization dedicated to importing hashish from Morocco through the Channel using drones taken off from Alcalá de los Gazelles (Cádiz) were arrested.
In total, has been … 8 drones intervened Handcrafted and ready to use, plus 10 more on the way. From the beginning of the sightings, private security personnel observed that they were fixed-wing drones capable of flying distances of over 200 kilometers.
Investigation revealed that the drone took off from Alcalá de los Gazres, where the group was based. In-home operation center. The equipment was stored there, and the drones used were manufactured, assembled and repaired in sophisticated workshops.
The group typically operated early in the morning to take advantage of favorable weather conditions and poor visibility. From a remote location in the countryside of the same town, Up to 10 drones launched and flew simultaneously Heading to Morocco to load drugs.
Later, during the return trip, the drone released cargo in the areas of Vejer de la Frontera and Tarifa. Thanks to the mechanism manufactured by the organization’s expertswhich allowed the release of hashish during flight.
I also added released packages Fluorescent lighting and geolocation systems It is linked by radio frequency to a command that emits an audio signal. Visibility was poor at dawn, so drug recovery personnel used night vision equipment that could more easily detect fluorescent lights placed on packages.
Once the drugs are collected, I moved to a rented house in the countryside.used as a temporary nursery to avoid suspicion and ensure distribution. The drone continued its flight until it re-arrived at the landing site in Alcalá, where it was recovered by other members of the organization stationed in the area.
gang arrest
During the investigation phase, on October 22, to check for signs. Allowed to intercept organization vehicles It was transporting a shipment of hashish that had previously been transported by drone from Morocco.
The driver tried to evade police but was arrested after a chase. Inside the car 57.2 kilograms of hashish were discovered. During the chase, an accident occurred and several agents suffered varying degrees of injuries, one of whom required surgery.
Following these results and after the location and network infrastructure were identified, the exploitation phase of the operation was carried out this Monday, November 10th. There are 5 local records. From Alcalá de los Gazles, Vejer de la Frontera, Algeciras and San Roque.
The operation ended with Eight other members of the organization were arrested and more than 150 kilograms of hashish, 320,000 euros in cash, eight completed artisanal drones and another 10 still under construction, spare parts, tools and electronic equipment for assembly and control were seized, the Civil Guard said.
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