Spanish authorities have dismantled a major drug trafficking network that targeted British holidaymakers in the Canary Islands , where vendors selling souvenirs were simultaneously peddling crack cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine, and designer drugs to tourists.

A total of 55 individuals were detained across multiple locations during a coordinated operation conducted by National Police and local officers in Tenerife, the archipelago's largest and most sought-after destination for sun-seeking Brits.

The investigation began after authorities identified a recurring strategy employed by the dealers, who posed as vendors of sunglasses, watches, and tourist memorabilia whilst concealing dangerous substances in public spaces, including park benches and shrubbery. This method makes it considerably

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