Cocaine and Heroin Intercepted in Towels for Inmate

The National Police discovered the substances during a routine check at the Salto del Negro penitentiary center in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Generic image of towels, suggesting a hidden compartment for illicit substances.
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Generic image of towels, suggesting a hidden compartment for illicit substances.

The National Police has intercepted a shipment of cocaine and heroin hidden in the seams of towels, destined for an inmate at the Las Palmas I penitentiary center in Salto del Negro, during a routine parcel inspection.

The discovery occurred on May 4, when specialized drug detection dogs indicated a suspicious package in the inmate parcel area. This led officers to conduct a more detailed examination of the shipment using a scanner.
The inspection revealed anomalies in the seams of several towels included in the package. After a thorough review, officers found 18.30 grams of cocaine and 5.27 grams of heroin inside, which were immediately seized.
The National Police has reported these events to the penitentiary surveillance judge. These types of controls are carried out periodically to prevent the entry of drugs into prisons and ensure the security of the facilities.