Lagoa drug trafficking suspect remanded in custody
Azores GuidePolice seized synthetic drugs, heroin, cash and a mobile phone during a search operation in Rosário, Lagoa.
A 49-year-old man was detained on 8 October in Rosário, in the municipality of Lagoa, on suspicion of drug trafficking, according to Notícias Que Contam. After a judicial interrogation, he was remanded in custody.
According to Notícias Que Contam, the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Lagoa police station carried out search warrants during the operation. Police seized 318 doses of synthetic drugs, seven doses of heroin, €265 in cash and a mobile phone.
The Azores Regional Command of the PSP said preventing and combating drug trafficking is one of its operational priorities. It said it remains committed to tackling the issue to strengthen the population's sense of security, particularly in Lagoa.
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