Police macro-operation in Girona against marijuana cultivation: 600 agents deployed
The Mossos are looking to dismantle a criminal group that they also link to arms possession and money laundering
BarcelonaThe Mossos d'Esquadra have deployed a large police operation first thing this Tuesday in Girona and several municipalities in the province to dismantle a network dedicated to growing marijuana and distributing narcotic substances, as reported by the force in a message on X. The same message adds that the criminal group is also linked to the possession of weapons and money laundering.
At the moment, there are about 600 agents deployed and searches are being carried out in two apartments in the Font de la Pólvora neighborhood of Girona, among others, according to ACN. Two people have been identified in the buildings and agents have found at least one indoor marijuana cultivation. Interventions are also being carried out in Riudarenes, Cassà de la Selva, l'Escala, Sils, Caldes de Malavella, Brunyola, Llagostera, Bescanó, Celrà, Quart and Salt.
The police deployment includes agents from the Special Intervention Group (GEI), the Brimo and ARRO, as well as forensic police and the canine unit. Air assets would also be used, according to the ACN.