Three Arrested After Cannabis Farm Found in San Javier Villa

Three men from Albania have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a cannabis farm discovered in a rented villa in San Javier. The arrest, part of Operation Bimban, came after officers observed unusual activity at the villa, which was vacant for periods but maintained a constant climate control system. The suspects were apprehended while cutting plants and processing the crop, as reported by the Guardia Civil.

They are accused of involvement in a criminal organization, drug cultivation and production, document forgery, and electricity theft. The investigation began due to the villa's unoccupied status and the continuous functioning of its climate control system. When the property was searched, rooms were found set up for growing, drying, and preparing cannabis.

The ventilation system was designed to mask the smell from neighboring homes. The three accused were allegedly using false documents to rent the villa and vehicles, and they are believed to have traveled frequently between Albania and Spain. The Guardia Civil has seized 400 cannabis plants, 6.5 kilograms of prepared cannabis buds, cultivation equipment, and cash from the operation. The allegations against the detainees have not yet been tested in court.