The investigation, which began in late April, was initiated following information from an electricity distribution company about anomalous consumption at an industrial warehouse with no apparent activity. Officers detected a significant imbalance between contracted power and actual consumption, indicating potential fraudulent tampering.
These findings led investigators to suspect the presence of an intensive drug cultivation facility. With a judicial authorization from Court of Instruction number 5 of Vilafranca del Penedès, a search of the premises was conducted.
During the search, carried out on June 18th, the two detainees, aged 22 and 46, were found along with a total of 1,900 marijuana plants. All infrastructure associated with the cultivation, including ventilation, climate control, and high-intensity lighting systems, was also seized.
Technicians from the electricity company confirmed the fraud involving a double three-phase connection, and the supply was immediately cut due to the installation's hazardous nature. One of the arrested individuals had a prior record for similar offenses.
