The Guardia Civil has dismantled a criminal network operating in the south of Tenerife, seizing large quantities of drugs and shutting down three industrial drug production sites. The operation carried out in coordination with local police forces, led to the arrest of eight people.
The investigation codenamed "Operation Skyp," began in May 2024, following a tip-off about suspicious activity at an industrial warehouse in the Llano del Camello industrial estate.
For weeks, officers from the Guardia Civil, the San Miguel de Abona Local Police, and the Adeje Local Police conducted surveillance on the site, gathering evidence of large-scale cannabis cultivation.
Their findings led a judge to authorise raids on three industrial units in La Chafiras, where authorities uncovered sophisticated drug production centres.
During the operation, police seized:
Additionally, authorities discovered three cases of electricity fraud linked to the illegal drug operations, where the detainees had connected the industrial units to the main grid without permission.
Illegal Cannabis Club in Adeje Exposed
Further investigation led officers to an illicit cannabis club in Adeje, run by the main suspect, who also headed the association managing the premises.
The club, which violated legal cannabis regulations, functioned as a front for illegal drug sales. Several club staff members and workers from the drug production sites were among the eight arrested.
The Guardia Civil hailed the operation as a success, highlighting its ongoing commitment to fighting drug trafficking and ensuring public safety.
Authorities have confirmed that the investigation remains open, as evidence suggests the network supplied drugs not only to the Adeje club but also to other locations across southern Tenerife.
