Spanish National Police dismantle cocaine production network

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The Spanish National Police have dismantled a major criminal organization involved in the production and distribution of cocaine through clandestine laboratories. The operation targeted a network that imported large quantities of narcotics, often concealed within materials such as wood, fruit, scrap metal, and cement, before processing them for national distribution.

Law enforcement conducted eleven raids across several regions, including Madrid, Toledo, Alicante, and Badajoz. These operations resulted in the arrest of 27 individuals, including three identified as the network's leaders. Notably, the investigation's international reach led to four additional arrests in Australia.

Authorities seized 163 kilograms of cocaine, approximately 100,000 euros in cash, and various production tools including presses, precision scales, and molds. The operation also included the seizure of a dozen vehicles and the freezing of assets valued at approximately 115,000 euros in vehicles and 258,000 euros in real estate.

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Almería · Australia · Consell · Consell de Mallorca · Guardia Civil · Lima · Madrid · Metro de Lima · Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones · Murcia · Muxía · National Police

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Police dismantled 'Los Intrusos del Tren', a group adulterating Lima Metro cards, causing 10 million soles in annual losses. rpp.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The criminal group caused an estimated annual loss of 10 million soles to the Peruvian state. rpp.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] Four of the arrests related to the network took place in Australia. www.20minutos.es · capital.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Spanish authorities dismantled a criminal organization producing cocaine in clandestine laboratories for national distribution. www.20minutos.es
[DISPUTED] The operation resulted in the seizure of 163 kilograms of cocaine and nearly 100,000 euros. www.20minutos.es · capital.es
[DISPUTED] Twenty-seven people were arrested in connection with the cocaine production network. www.20minutos.es · capital.es
[DISPUTED] The Guardia Civil intercepted 1,500 kilograms of cocaine in Muxía, Galicia. www.moncloa.com
[DISPUTED] Thirty people were arrested in the Muxía drug operation, including one member of the Guardia Civil. www.moncloa.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Four arrests related to the network took place in Australia. www.20minutos.es
[● 2 SOURCES] The Spanish National Police dismantled a criminal organization producing cocaine in clandestine laboratories for national distribution. www.20minutos.es · capital.es
[● 2 SOURCES] The investigation led to the freezing of assets including approximately 115,000 euros in vehicles and 258,000 euros in real estate. www.20minutos.es · capital.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Authorities seized 1,000 precursors, presses, seals, precision scales, and molds used for cocaine production. www.20minutos.es · capital.es