Major Costa del Sol drugs operation sees dozens arrested

A MAJOR drugs bust was launched in Andalusia yesterday as more than 200 cops descended on five  locations across the province. 

The pre-planned operation by the Guardia Civil targetted Marbella, Mijas and Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol, as well as the towns of Ítrabo  and Tarifa.

Dozens of people were either arrested or charged during the raids.

Charges were made for supply and possession of controlled drugs and possession of offensive weapons.

Operation Bacalá saw police target an international hashish trafficking network that is headed by a Swedish national. 

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