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In the operation they have been arrested four persons responsible for the crop, which consisted of greenhouses -dotados with a sophisticated irrigation system and automatic control of temperature and humidity, and within which counted 20,000 plants about to be harvested
The detainees, illegal immigrants were living in appalling conditions in an unhealthy room built in a strategic area of the plantation, where they had controlled nearby
National Police agents have seized more than nine tons of marijuana in an extensive plantation dismantled in the Murcian town of Lorca.
In the operation they have been arrested four persons responsible for the crop, which consisted of greenhouses -dotados with a sophisticated irrigation system and automatic control of temperature and humidity, and within which counted 20,000 plants about to be harvested.
The detainees, illegal immigrants were living in appalling conditions in an unhealthy room built in a strategic area of ​​the plantation, where they had controlled nearby
The investigation began when agents learned of the presence of a group of people who could be managing a large marijuana plantation in the area of ​​Lorca.
After an arduous search, in an unpopulated place of difficult access located between the mountains, a complex structure of greenhouses and an agricultural farm with a series of annexes was located, to the extent of about one hectare.
The rugged terrain profile made it impossible to direct observation of the plantation without the police presence alert those responsible for planting, forcing the officers to take other investigative measures that allowed prove the existence of a culture of narcotic substance, which was found next to his collection and the presence of four people in charge of it.
Deployment with 30 agents
Finally last September 13 was launched a device that given the complexity and magnitude of the site, it required the presence of thirty agents.
During the same police secured the perimeter and agreed within the various greenhouses, checking the sheer breadth of the marijuana plantation, where some 20,000 plants were counted.
The four persons responsible for the maintenance and care of the crop at the scene, they were immediately arrested as alleged perpetrators of a crime against public health.
After touring the various departments the officers noticed that the plantation consisted of a sophisticated irrigation system and automated control of humidity and temperature.
They also were able to observe the unsanitary conditions in which lived the four detainees.
These were staying in a cabin -created with plastics and where they slept on mattresses supported in-boxes, from which they could control any movement in the vicinity.
To transport the huge amount of intercepted marijuana plants with a capacity truck was required to transport 36 tons.
Later, in police stations, the situation of irregular stay in Spanish territory of the four arrested was found.
Research and complex police deployment have had the involvement of all Brigades of the local police station in Lorca belonging to the Police Headquarters of Murcia.
It has also had the collaboration of the Local Police Lorca.
Source: Jefatura Superior de Policía de la Región de Murcia
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