The Polícia Judiciária has apprehended a woman on Faial Island, who was found to be in possession of over 15,000 drug doses.
Details of the Arrest
A 26-year-old woman was detained in the Horta municipality of Faial Island, located in the Azores. The arrest highlighted significant quantities of illicit substances.
Seized Substances
The police revealed that the drugs seized included:
- 12,960 doses of hashish
- 1,668 doses of heroin
- 660 doses of cocaine
Operation and Background
This operation was conducted by the Azores Criminal Investigation Department. Authorities acted swiftly to apprehend the suspect during the operation.
The arrested individual is a foreign national and does not have a criminal record. She will be presented to judicial authorities for further proceedings and potential enforcement measures.
This incident underscores ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Azores.
