More than a thousand bottles of "laughing gas" seized at the port of Dénia

The Civil Guard intervened last month May A significant shipment of nitrous oxide, popularly known as "laughing gas," was seized at the port of Dénia. The operation, carried out by agents of the Fiscal and Border Detachment, took place during a check of a vehicle preparing to board a ferry to the Balearic Islands. The driver was unable to prove the origin of the cargo.

A shipment of nitrous oxide was seized from a van.

The incident occurred when officers, carrying out their duties to protect state taxes, identified the driver of a van. The vehicle was at the port, ready to board a ferry to the Balearic Islands, at which point it was inspected.

During the inspection, the officers located a total of 168 cajas that contained 1.008 bottles of nitrous oxide 640 grams each one. The approximate value of this shipment amounts to more than 35.000 Euros.

The driver, a man from 38 years in the MakingHe was unable to prove the origin of the merchandise or justify its legal transport. Given this situation, the Civil Guard seized the shipment and initiated the corresponding proceedings for an alleged violation of the Special Taxes Law.

The seized goods have been turned over to the Customs and Excise Office in Alicante, while the investigation remains open. The Civil Guard is working to determine the exact origin of the product and has not ruled out further actions related to this case.

Risks of nitrous oxide, known as "laughing gas"

Nitrous oxide is currently used recreationally as a psychoactive substance due to its effects, which are rapid and short-lived. Its use provides a momentary feeling of euphoria and disinhibition.

Commonly known as "laughing gas", its use has increased in various settings. leisure Nocturnal. It is often inhaled through balloons filled with the gas, which comes from bottles identical or very similar to those seized in this operation.

Bottle of nitrous oxide seized by the Civil Guard in Dénia

The Civil Guard reminds the public and warns that consuming this substance can cause serious health risks. Adverse effects include visual and auditory hallucinations, hypoxia, severe neurological damage, and frostbite.