Major Drug Bust in Ourense, Galicia: 15 Arrested

Ourense Drug Bust: 15 Arrested in Major Police Operation A major police operation in Ourense, Galicia, has resulted in the arrest of 15 individuals and the seizure of over five kilograms of narcotics. The operation, codenamed 'Copernicano', targeted a significant drug trafficking network operating in the Covadonga neighborhood. More than 100 officers from the National Police participated in the raid, supported by drones and a helicopter. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, successfully dismantled a key drug distribution point in the city, according to local authorities. "It's an operation that dismantled part of the main drug distribution point in Ourense," said a local official interviewed in the video. "Five kilos of narcotics were seized, and at least another five kilos were likely destroyed before our arrival." The arrested individuals will face judicial proceedings in the coming days. The success of 'Operation Copernicano' highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in Galicia.