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Andalusian demands for OCON-Sur reinstatement

Overview

Andalusian political and security leaders are calling for the reinstatement of OCON-Sur, a specialized Guardia Civil elite unit dedicated to combating drug trafficking that was disbanded four years ago.

President Juanma Moreno has characterized the dissolution of the unit as ‘a great error’ and ‘a step backward,’ arguing that its absence has allowed the region to become an ‘operations base’ for various drug clans. This sentiment is echoed by retired Brigadier General Manuel Contreras, who noted the unit’s previous success in challenging criminal organizations.

Regional officials have requested that the central Spanish government reactivate the unit to address increasing violence and the use of high-speed smuggling boats along the coasts of Huelva, Cadiz, and Almeria. The demand has led to political friction, with the PSOE accusing the regional administration of creating a ‘front of confrontation’ with the central government, while state representatives have defended existing security protocols.

Entities

Junta de Andalucía · OCON-Sur · Juanma Moreno · Guardia Civil · Juan Manuel Moreno

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Andalusian leaders criticize dismantling of OCON-Sur anti-narcotics unit

    Andalusian President Juanma Moreno and retired General Manuel Contreras have condemned the dismantling of the OCON-Sur anti-narcotics unit, calling it a major error that facilitates drug trafficking expansion.

  2. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources
    Andalusia officials demand reinstatement of OCON-Sur drug trafficking unit

    Andalusian officials are demanding the reinstatement of the disbanded OCON-Sur elite Guardia Civil unit to combat rising drug trafficking and organized crime along the Spanish coast.

Sources

caminodesantiago.lavozdegalicia.com · capital.es · cartagenadiario.es · costadelsol-online.es · diarioarea.com · diariodealmeria.es · diariodecadiz.es · diariodejerez.es · diariodesevilla.es · eldiadecordoba.es · eldiario.es · elnoticierodigital.com · esdiario.com · europasur.es · huelvainformacion.es · malagahoy.es · surinenglish.com