# Estepona shooting and organized crime arrests > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/estepona-shooting-and-organized-crime-arrests > Updated: 2026-09-26T15:54:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Spanish authorities have arrested three British nationals in the La Zenia area of Orihuela Costa in connection with a shooting that occurred in July near the Sonora beach club in Estepona. The victim, a 31-year-old Lithuanian man, was shot four times in a public parking area and survived the attack. During the police operation, authorities seized weapons, drugs, and suspected false documentation. Two of the suspects have been remanded in custody on charges including attempted murder, drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession, and membership in a criminal organization, while a third individual was released on bail. Investigators have linked the shooting to suspected gang-related feuds and drug disputes. The incident has contributed to a broader crackdown on organized crime in the Malaga province, with the Spanish government increasing police presence to address escalating violence in the region. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Three British men arrested in connection with Estepona shooting Three British nationals have been arrested in Spain for the July shooting of a Lithuanian man in Estepona. Police seized weapons and drugs during the investigation into suspected gangland violence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/three-british-men-arrested-in-connection-with-estepona-shooting ### 2026-09-24: Estepona shooting leads to arrest of three British nationals Three British suspects were arrested following a shooting in Estepona, Spain, where a Lithuanian man was shot four times near a beach club. Charges include attempted murder and drug trafficking. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/estepona-shooting-leads-to-arrest-of-three-british-nationals --- Cite as: Estepona shooting and organized crime arrests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/estepona-shooting-and-organized-crime-arrests