The arrest occurred on Friday afternoon in the Belorrieta neighborhood. The man discarded a cigarette when he noticed the presence of Ertzaintza officers. Observing this action, the officers suspected the cigarette might contain drugs.

During a search of the alleged trafficker, police found approximately six grams of cocaine, 175 grams of hashish, 48 grams of marijuana, 18 grams of amphetamine, one ecstasy pill, and a piece of paper containing LSD among his belongings. Additionally, two knives and a pair of scissors were seized, leading to his arrest.