Gran Canaria destroys seized drugs early due to lack of storage
Seized drugs are destroyed earlier on Gran Canaria because storage facilities are full. A report dated 10 September 2026 states the island lacks sufficient storage space. A shortage of staff and technical resources in sanitary laboratories causes analysis delays. The number of preparatory proceedings for drug trafficking in the province of Las Palmas increased by 23 per cent.
Seized drugs are destroyed earlier on Gran Canaria because storage facilities are full. A report dated 10 September 2026 states the island lacks sufficient storage space. A shortage of staff and technical resources in sanitary laboratories causes analysis delays. The number of preparatory proceedings for drug trafficking in the province of Las Palmas increased by 23 per cent.