Arrested in Reus selling marijuana on Benidorm street during a control operation

An incivility control on Benidorm street ended with an arrest for drug trafficking. An undercover patrol caught the illegal transaction between two people, which ended with the seizure of marijuana and money.

The events took place in Reus on May 1, 2026, according to the Reus Urban Guard in an official statement via Twitter.

Arrest and seizure on Benidorm street

The incivility control service

An undercover patrol, monitoring uncivil behaviors on Benidorm street, detected a suspicious transaction between two individuals. The Urban Guard decided to intervene immediately.

Seized items

During the arrest, the officers confiscated several bags of marijuana and a sum of cash, which presumably came from the criminal activity of drug trafficking.

Context of the fight against illegal trafficking in Reus

Local initiatives to combat incivility

Incivility controls in urban areas are common in Reus, where the Urban Guard reinforces surveillance to curb behaviors that disrupt coexistence, such as the trafficking of illegal substances.

Impact on citizen safety

The arrest contributes to maintaining safety and discouraging street drug sales, a problem that affects the quality of life of residents and the city’s image.

Reactions and official data

Statement from the Urban Guard

According to the Reus Urban Guard, the operation is part of the usual services to control incivility and crime in public spaces, with special attention to high-demand areas.

Related crime statistics

Although specific figures have not been provided, these operations are key to reducing the presence of drugs and improving citizen safety in the city.

But the reality is that the furtive sale of drugs continues to be a headache on the streets of Reus, where the Urban Guard seems to be the only barrier between the square and the black market.

Source of the article: Reus Urban Guard