Online store selling prohibited herbicides dismantled in La Nucía
The Civil Guard has shut down a website based in La Nucía, Alicante, that was engaged in the illegal sale of phytosanitary products. During the operation, officers discovered that the business was distributing herbicides containing substances prohibited in the European Union due to their high toxicity and risk to public health and the environment.
The investigation began after receiving several complaints regarding the marketing of these chemical products over the internet. According to the authorities, the person responsible for the online store was shipping the herbicides to customers throughout Spain without holding the necessary licenses or complying with the safety controls required by law for this type of hazardous substance.
During the search of the warehouse, officers seized a large quantity of containers with herbicides that are no longer authorized for agricultural or domestic use. When used without professional supervision, these products can contaminate soil and groundwater, in addition to causing serious harm to people who handle them without the appropriate protective equipment.
The owner of the store has been brought before the courts and faces charges for crimes against public health and the environment. Authorities have reminded citizens of the importance of purchasing chemical products only from authorized establishments and always verifying that they have the official registration from the Ministry of Agriculture.
This case highlights the risks of buying chemical products on unregulated websites. The Civil Guard is continuing its investigations to identify the suppliers of these substances and ensure that no more illegal products reach Spanish homes and fields.