On October 17, 2024, the National Police made a significant drug bust in an industrial area of Málaga, arresting two individuals and seizing 420 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a concealed compartment of a truck.
Arrest and Discovery
The operation unfolded when officers observed suspicious activity involving two men inside a trailer, where they were manipulating the truck’s interior and placing boxes containing drug packages. The area was quiet, with no vehicle or pedestrian traffic, allowing the officers to monitor the suspects closely.
🚩Detenidas dos personas e intervenidos 420 kg de cocaína ocultos en un camión caleteado en un polígono industrial de #Málaga
— Policía Nacional (@policia) October 17, 2024
🚩Los arrestados estaban manipulando el interior de la caja del camión e introduciendo las cajas con los paquetes de droga en el momento de la detención pic.twitter.com/ruJ7RVKBPG
Hidden Compartment Revealed
Upon approaching the suspects, investigators noticed irregularities in the truck’s floor. This led to the discovery of a hidden compartment that housed several neatly arranged packages of cocaine. After extracting the bundles, police confirmed that the packages contained vacuum-sealed cocaine, complete with quality seals.
Additional Evidence Collected
Along with the drugs, authorities confiscated several items related to the investigation, including the truck and its trailer, a GPS device, and a mobile phone. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in the region
