A British former footballer has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking on the Costa del Sol.
The 47-year-old was cuffed in Mijas after local police raided a shop in the Las Terrazas commercial centre in Riviera del Sol.
The former athlete, who spent most of his career with West Bromwich Albion, is accused of running the store, which was allegedly selling hashish and marijuana.
The premises also lacked an operating licence and liability insurance, according to local reports.
Police suspected illicit activity after noticing a constant flow of people entering and leaving the shop.
One customer was stopped and searched after leaving and was found in possession of a heat-sealed bag containing marijuana.
The man admitted that he had just bought it at the premises, leading police to carry out a raid on the business, allegedly owned by the former footballer.
In a display case, officers found numerous glass jars containing hashish, several shelves with containers of marijuana, as well as large packages of heat-sealed bags containing the same substances.
Knives with traces of narcotics and various tools used for preparation and distribution were also found on the premises.
The Brit was arrested and faces charges of crimes against public health.
The Guardia Civil has taken over the investigation.
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