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Costa del Sol Cannabis Raid Nets Major Seizure as Reports Identify Ex-Premier League Defender

A Spanish judge granted bail pending an ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • Mijas Local Police say they arrested the person in charge after intercepting a customer with a heat-sealed bag of cannabis at the Las Terrazas Shopping Centre on March 10.
  • Officers reported seizing 1,170g of cannabis, 865g of hashish, 164 cannabis cigarettes, packaging materials, precision scales and cash before transferring the detainee to the Civil Guard.
  • UK media, citing The Sun and local outlets, identify the arrested man as former West Brom and Chelsea defender Neil Clement.
  • Coverage states the detainee appeared before a judge and was released on bail, with Spanish authorities continuing their inquiry.
  • Local outlet Sur reports the premises, known as Doobiez, allegedly lacked an opening and activity licence.