They arrest a 40-year-old man in Vendrell with 12.9 grams of heroin and an active prison order

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Vendrell for having an outstanding prison order and carrying about ten doses of heroin prepared for sale. This police action ended with a new charge for drug trafficking added to the detainee's record.

The case was resolved thanks to the work of plainclothes officers, who identified the man and searched him with positive results for the presence of a considerable amount of drugs and money.

Details of the arrest and the seized drugs

What exactly happened in Vendrell?

The Mossos d’Esquadra located a 40-year-old man in Vendrell on Thursday afternoon who had an outstanding prison order. When searching him, they found 12.9 grams of heroin divided into about ten doses prepared for retail sale.

How much money was he carrying and what does this indicate?

Besides the drugs, the detainee carried nearly 800 euros in cash in small bills, a clear sign of activity related to the retail sale of illicit substances.

Profile and background of the detainee

Who is the arrested man?

He is a 40-year-old man with six previous convictions for crimes against public health, revealing a prior history related to drug trafficking or consumption.

What legal consequences does he now face?

In addition to the outstanding prison order, he has been charged with drug trafficking, which could increase his sentence and judicial consequences.

Source of the article: Editorial / Catalan News Agency