Court in Dénia orders closure of cannabis association under investigation for drug trafficking

Closure executed by the National Police

The premises were sealed on 7 October on the orders of the criminal court in Dénia, which is investigating the association for alleged drug trafficking. The establishment was legally registered as an association dedicated to naturism and alternative medicines, although according to the investigation it was operating as a point of sale for narcotic substances.

Six arrested in July, including association leaders

The case originated from a police operation made public on 6 July, in which six people—five men and one woman, aged between 22 and 50—were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking and membership of a criminal organisation. Among those detained were the president and secretary of the association's governing board, as well as several workers at the premises, two of whom were responsible for opening and closing the establishment and distributing the substances. The National Police had been investigating the association since 2025 for similar operating methods.

Over three kilos of drugs and cash seized

The operation resulted in the seizure of 2,126 grams of cannabis buds, 1,031 grams of hashish, 601 ready-rolled cigarettes and 670 euros in cash.

Sales to non-members and neighbourhood concerns

Substances were also supplied to people who were not members of the association, including many foreign tourists on holiday in Dénia. The constant flow of young people entering and leaving the establishment rapidly had caused concern among neighbours in the area.

The closure ordered by the court is precautionary in nature and results in a complete cessation of activity at the premises until there is a final judicial ruling. At present, criminal responsibility has not been determined for those under investigation.