Alex Trelinski
A MAN has been arrested in Denia on the Costa Blanca for trying to board an Ibiza-bound ferry with over a kilo of cocaine hidden in his car boot.
The 36-year-old Columbian national- based in Madrid- was denied bail after appearing in court on drug trafficking charges.
Guardia Civil officers were carrying out routine inspections at the port of Denia when they grew suspicious about a driver and his car.
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They carried out a more thorough check of the vehicle which had no passengers.
Officers spotted a handcrafted modification to the bottom of the car’s boot which had created a watertight space.
A variety of containers related to the hospitality trade were discovered and under them was a modification to create the waterproof area.
The driver refused to cooperate in providing access and officers used tools to open the trunk’s double bottom and found a package containing almost 1.1 kilos of cocaine.
The man was arrested, with the drugs, car, and two mobile phones seized and handed over to the investigating court.
