Around 20 kilos of cocaine found in a bundle near Corralejo

Discovery off the Northern Coast

The Civil Guard is investigating the appearance of a bag containing roughly 20 kilograms of cocaine in the sea near the northern town of Corralejo, in the municipality of La Oliva. The bag was discovered by a local vessel, which promptly alerted the authorities.

Context and Investigation

• The accidental find occurs against the backdrop of the Canary Islands’ role in international cocaine trafficking.
• Police sources say investigators are now focusing on the possible origin of the bundle.

Speculation

The unusual circumstances surrounding the discovery have sparked speculation that drug traffickers may be using the Canary Islands as a base for their operations.