Guardia Civil officers in Torrox have arrested two Moroccan nationals and seized 1,920 kilos of hashish which had been brought ashore near Calaceite beach.
At dawn, a Guardia Civil patrol noticed a group of people near a tunnel which crosses the N-340 coastal road and connects with Calaceite beach. They called for reinforcements and then proceeded to investigate.
The group of individuals fled the scene and a chase ensued, leading to the arrest of two people. Near the entrance to the tunnel, the officers found 64 bales of hashish waiting to be loaded into a vehicle.
At the beach they found an inflatable boat equipped with an outboard motor. The two detainees have been charged with crimes against the public health.