Dozens held in Ibiza drugs raids

02/09/11 07:22 CET

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Spanish police investigating drugs trafficking in Ibiza have arrested 73 people.

At least nine Britons were among those held in a joint sting called ‘Operation Rula’ involving Spanish and British police. Three Irish citizens and one Pole were also held.

In a separate operation suspected members of the Italian Camorra were detained.

Cocaine and huge batches of ecstasy were reportedly seized along with speed and hashish along with 90,000 euros.

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