No drugs off Puerto del Carmen

Guardia Civil have confirmed that the tethered object reported floating 200 metres off the coast of Puerto del Carmen did not contain drugs.

Emergency services initially reported that a fardo (bundle or bale ) had been retrieved from the sea, raising suspicions that it could contain drugs. However, it was later confirmed to be a large water bottle tethered to a rope.

Bottles are frequently used as makeshift buoys around the coast. However, sources claim that occupants of the boat who jettisoned the buoy will be reported for entering the bathing zone.