Spanish police arrest three suspects in Puertollano clan shooting

Spanish National Police have arrested three men in connection with a violent shooting between rival clans that occurred in Puertollano on June 5. The confrontation left one man in critical condition after he was shot in the abdomen; he survived after spending several weeks in intensive care in Toledo. Another individual was also found with a 9mm projectile lodged in his chest during the incident.

The investigation, known as ‘Operación Sancho’, led to the arrest of the primary suspect in Jerez de la Frontera by the Special Operations Group (GEO). Authorities recovered more than 36,500 euros in cash at the scene, which was allegedly intended to fund his escape.

The remaining two suspects were apprehended in Ciudad Real while attempting to flee a neighborhood in a vehicle. During the operation, which included four searches, police seized a 9mm pistol and 39 cartridges.