The National Police have arrested an international fugitive in the province of Alicante who is subject to an International Arrest Warrant. The arrested man, aged 27, who is accused of being part of a criminal organisation dedicated to drug trafficking and the production of large quantities of the psychotropic substances, 3-CMC and 4-CMC, was caught in a public car park in Torrevieja on Sunday.
According to the police, the detainee was allegedly responsible for the disposal and transportation, contrary to current regulations, of large drums of waste and substances in quantities exceeding 7,000 Litres, including toluene, methylamine, hydrochloric acid and dichloromethane.
These substances were transported in unlabelled plastic containers and without the necessary safety measures. They were also apparently dumped on the ground, on public roads and in sewers, endangering people’s lives and health, as well as the quality of water, air and the earth’s surface, and causing the destruction of flora and fauna.
The arrested man also provided the criminal group with the transport necessary to move the waste, for which he was well paid.
The arrested man has been brought before the Alicante Court, where he will be questioned using the appropriate telematic means. The police have confirmed that the detainee had no criminal record in Spain.
3-CMC and 4-CMC
3-CMC and 4-CMC are synthetic drugs belonging to a group of substances called cathinones, similar to amphetamines. They are created in clandestine laboratories and sold illegally, often in powder or crystal form.
These substances are used to produce stimulating and euphoric effects, such as feeling more energetic, happy or excited. However, their consumption can be very dangerous. Negative effects include increased heart rate, high blood pressure, anxiety, hallucinations and risk of addiction.
The main problem is that, as it is manufactured illegally, it is not known for certain how much or how strong each dose is, which can cause serious damage to health and even risks of overdose.
