Police Operation Against Alleged Drug Trafficking Organisation Continues in Tenerife
The police operation launched on Wednesday in Tenerife, targeting an organisation allegedly involved in drug trafficking and money laundering, continues into Thursday. Preliminary reports suggest that ten individuals have been arrested, although investigative sources have refrained from confirming this number. El Día has identified the detained as including a “well-known nightlife entrepreneur,” previously revealed by Atlántico Hoy to be the owner of Club Riela in Caletillas (Candelaria), previously known as Tasiri, who is mentioned with the initials C.J.C.C. Also arrested were a lawyer and a tax advisor.
### Scope of the Investigation
According to sources, this investigation focuses on a drug trafficking and money laundering organisation based in Tenerife, which has been expanding its influence in other regions. Reports indicate that arrests were not limited to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, but also took place in La Gomera and Galicia.
### Operation Silbo
The operation, dubbed ‘Silbo’, commenced in the early hours of Wednesday with a significant police presence, including a helicopter, and involved extensive searches of various properties in the capital. Officers from the Civil Guard and the Customs office of the Tax Agency conducted numerous searches throughout the morning. As reported by EFE, agents left the premises with substantial documentation. The National Court has imposed a confidentiality order on the details of the proceedings.
