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Andalusia leaders demand reactivation of OCON-Sur elite narcotics unit
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno has formally requested that the Spanish government reactivate OCON-Sur, an elite Guardia Civil unit specialized in combating drug trafficking that was disbanded four years ago. Moreno expressed deep concern in a letter to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, stating that drug mafias have expanded from specific regions to cover much of the Andalusian coastline and interior, creating a sense of insecurity and increasing violence.
Recent law enforcement operations highlight the scale of the issue. Spanish and German authorities dismantled an international network based in Marbella, seizing four tons of marijuana and 27.5 kg of cocaine. In another operation, police intercepted over 3,300 kg of cocaine being transported between Spain and Portugal. Additionally, 150 kg of cocaine was discovered hidden in fruit pulp at the Port of Algeciras.
Statistics from 2025 show that Andalusia remains a major hub for narcotics activity in Spain, recording 5,267 arrests for drug trafficking, which accounts for approximately 24% of the national total. During the Malaga Fair, police reported 126 brawls and 83 arrests, noting an increase in new-generation drugs.
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Andalusia · Bundeskriminalamt · Europol · Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Frankfurt am Main · Guardia Civil · Juanma Moreno · Marbella · Pedro Sánchez · Spanish National Police
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- [● 11 SOURCES] The President of Andalusia requested the reactivation of the OCON-Sur elite Guardia Civil unit. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.h50.es · costadelsol-online.es · +6 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 2025, Andalusia recorded 5,267 arrests for drug trafficking. www.moncloa.com · www.farodevigo.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities dismantled an international drug network based in Marbella, seizing four tons of marijuana and 27.5 kg of cocaine. costadelsol-online.es · www.h50.es
- [● 11 SOURCES] Juanma Moreno sent a letter to Pedro Sánchez expressing concern over drug mafia activity in Andalusia. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.h50.es · costadelsol-online.es · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Three members of a criminal organization were arrested for transporting over 3,300 kg of cocaine between Spain and Portugal. www.elnoticierodigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 150 kg of cocaine was seized at the Port of Algeciras hidden in fruit pulp. www.elperiodico.digital
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police intervened in 126 brawls and arrested 83 people during the Malaga Fair. www.areacostadelsol.com · www.20minutos.es