Priest and Partner Face Charges in Extremadura Province
A priest and his partner have been arrested in the town of Don Benito in the Spanish Province of Extremadura as part of an investigation into the illegal sale of Viagra and other powerful aphrodisiacs. The parish priest, well-known to the parish of San Sebastián, has been released on charges of trafficking harmful substances and will appear in court on the 1st and 15th of each month. His partner, however, is in prison without bail.
The arrests took place at the priest’s home, which he shares with his partner. During the arrest and subsequent search of the home, Civil Guard agents seized several substances that were ready for sale. The investigation began months ago when the Civil Guard became aware of the alleged sales of Viagra and other substances by both the priest and his partner.
According to sources quoted by El País, Spain’s second-most circulated daily newspaper, the priest is extremely popular within the San Sebastián parish and is well-liked by the community.