The Judicial Police arrested six people suspected of being part of a drug trafficking network that operated for two years in the municipality of Sintra. The police operation allowed the dismantling of a highly lucrative business in that area.
The network had the capacity to go get the drugs directly from Morocco, which demonstrates the size and sophistication of the criminal organization. The North African country is known for being a starting point for various drug trafficking routes that reach Europe.
The six arrested now face charges related to drug trafficking. The authorities did not reveal more details about the identity of the suspects or about the quantities of drugs seized.
The Judicial Police operation represented a significant blow to drug trafficking in the Sintra region, putting an end to two years of illegal activity that generated high profits for those involved in the network.
