Local Police officers have resolved a citizen security conflict in the Altavista neighborhood of Arrecife by dismantling a drug den that operated using vehicles for dealing.
The operation followed communications received by the mayor, Yonathan de León, from residents reporting the constant presence of drug addicts and the resulting insecurity in the area.
According to the police report, gathered information indicated the regular presence of individuals with drug dependency, some of whom were sleeping in vehicles, posing a danger to the neighborhood.
Residents also alerted about potential conduct related to the consumption and sale of narcotic substances.
A preventive deployment with several police vehicles was established to gather and analyze information. Furthermore, on June 11, 2026, collaboration was requested from the National Police Corps to coordinate efforts regarding potential illicit activities.
The police report highlights that the operation addressed the issue comprehensively, combining citizen security measures, administrative policing, prevention, space cleaning, and support for drug addicts.
The Local Police will continue its preventive presence to shut down other hotspots of insecurity and dealing, adding to the eleven previous dismantling operations of drug dens carried out during this term.
