In a statement, the GNR notes that the suspects were arrested on Saturday and Sunday in the parish of Esmoriz, during a special crime prevention operation, with the main objective of deterring drug trafficking and use as well as possession of prohibited weapons.

In addition to the arrests, 19 people were identified for drug use. Crime reports and counter-reports were prepared respectively.

During these actions 540 doses of MDMA (ecstasy) and 209 doses of hashish were seized.