Mafia-style murder in Spanish city of Alicante linked to stolen 5kg of cocaine, police say

According to police, the violent murder of a Costa Blanca gangster is linked to a dispute over five kilos of cocaine.

Two men have been arrested and charged over the shooting of a drug dealer in the Alicante town of Dénia last week.

The incident occurred on September 3 at around 7:50 p.m., when the victim was fatally shot in the chest in a garage on Patricio Ferrándiz Street.

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The victim’s car had hidden compartments under the seats where illegal items could be stored

Investigators believe the suspects had arranged to purchase the drugs, but instead robbed the victim at gunpoint. When he resisted, they shot him.

The suspects, aged 27 and 22, were tracked down within 48 hours of the crime.

One was caught trying to flee in a vehicle, while the other turned himself in. Police discovered the drugs in secret compartments hidden in the victim’s car, suggesting he was a seasoned drug dealer.

Investigation shows that the crime was poorly planned, as one of the suspects was seen buying a second motorcycle helmet an hour before the murder and paying in cash.

The suspects were remanded in custody after their appearance in court.