# Law enforcement and migration activities in Spain and Latin- > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/law-enforcement-and-migration-activities-in-spain-and-latin > Updated: 2026-10-21T06:44:17.000Z. Sources: 494. Developments: 5. Law enforcement operations across Spain and several Latin American nations have focused on diverse criminal activities and migration management. Initial reports highlighted widespread arrests related to violent crimes, drug trafficking, and theft. Specific actions included the dismantling of drug distribution points in Spain, the disruption of the ‘Los Domiciliarios’ gang in Colombia, and the sentencing of individuals linked to the Gulf Cartel in Mexico. In the Dominican Republic, authorities reported the detention of 3,894 irregular migrants and the deportation of 2,980 individuals over a single weekend. Narcotics enforcement has seen continued activity. In Spain, ‘Operation Uroboros’ in Algeciras resulted in the arrest of 18 people, including eight port workers accused of extracting cocaine from containers. Other Spanish seizures included five kilograms of ‘pink cocaine’ in Malaga and various arrests in Palma and Conil de la Frontera. In Mexico, joint operations in Puebla’s Chietla region led to the arrest of Norberto N., the alleged leader of ‘Los Pelones,’ and Noel N., known as ‘El Tarrito.’ Mexican authorities also reported prison seizures of fentanyl and cell phones in Morelos, and the interception of 16 kilograms of marijuana in León. In Peru, authorities targeted ‘La Confederación,’ a criminal alliance suspected of coordinating extortion and money laundering from within Ancón I prison. In Paraguay, SENAD and DNIT intercepted international shipments from the U.S. hidden in various containers. Recent operations in Argentina include dismantling drug sales points and seizing cocaine in the Puna region. ## Claims - Authorities in Paraguay detected 2.125 kg of high-quality marijuana hidden in insecticide containers in a shipment from Miami. (disputed) - Authorities in Paraguay seized 4.05 kg of premium marijuana hidden inside a baby bottle sterilizer sent from California. (disputed) - A 24-year-old Spanish citizen was arrested at Punta Cana International Airport with 20 packages of suspected cocaine in his luggage. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Mexican federal forces dismantled a clandestine laboratory in Durango, seizing 1,308 kg of methamphetamine. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The methamphetamine seizure in Durango represents an estimated economic loss of 163.5 million pesos to organized crime. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Police operations in Pedro Brand and Santo Domingo Norte resulted in the arrest of ten men and the seizure of over 4,700 grams of narcotics. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Erick Eduardo Ríos Estrada, alias ‘El Trébol’, was arrested in Querétaro near the international airport. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Erick Eduardo Ríos Estrada is wanted by the U.S. for distributing cocaine and methamphetamine to Texas. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The arrest of ‘El Trébol’ resulted from information exchange with the DEA. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The suspect was attempting to board a flight to Frankfurt, Germany. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 20 cocaine packages were wrapped in adhesive tape and marked with various logos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Authorities seized two cell phones (an iPhone and a Samsung), US dollars, and Dominican pesos from the suspect. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Spain and Mexico see multiple drug trafficking arrests and seizures Police in Spain and Mexico have conducted widespread anti-drug operations, resulting in the arrest of dozens of suspects and the seizure of cocaine, marijuana, fentanyl, and 'pink cocaine'. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicali-authorities-seize-drugs-and-secure-properties-linked-to-organized-crime ### 2026-10-19: Law enforcement operations target criminal groups in Mexico and Peru Law enforcement in Mexico arrested a leader of the ‘Los Pelones’ gang, while in Peru, authorities attempted to transfer members of the ‘La Confederación’ criminal alliance from Ancón I prison. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/law-enforcement-operations-target-criminal-groups-in-mexico-and-peru ### 2026-10-15: Law enforcement agencies conduct widespread operations across Latin America Law enforcement in Latin America reports widespread operations, including major drug seizures in Paraguay and the Dominican Republic, gang arrests in Argentina, and the capture of a drug trafficker in Peru. 193 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esquel-police-seize-illegal-guanaco-and-puma-meat ### 2026-10-14: Law enforcement and migration operations reported across Latin America and Spain Law enforcement agencies across the Americas and Spain report various operations, including mass migrant deportations in the Dominican Republic, marriage fraud arrests in Puerto Rico, and several criminal deten 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-conduct-arrests-for-homicide-and-vehicle-theft-in-colombia-and-argentina ### 2026-10-04: Law enforcement agencies conduct widespread arrests across Latin America and Spain Police across Latin America and Spain have carried out multiple operations, resulting in arrests for drug trafficking, gang activity, violent robberies, and the disappearance of US citizens. 359 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-police-arrest-12-in-major-drug-and-weapons-raid --- Cite as: Law enforcement and migration activities in Spain and Latin-. 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