# Law enforcement operations against organized crime

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/law-enforcement-operations-against-organized-crime
> Updated: 2026-08-12T07:43:04.000Z. Sources: 63. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement operations in Colombia, Spain, Peru, and other regions have targeted narcotics trafficking, fraud, and various organized crimes. In Spain, authorities recently dismantled a major criminal organization dedicated to the production and distribution of cocaine through clandestine laboratories. Following raids in Madrid, Toledo, Alicante, and Badajoz, 27 individuals were arrested, including four in Australia. The operation resulted in the seizure of 163 kilograms of cocaine, nearly 100,000 euros in cash, and production materials such as presses and precision scales. Assets totaling approximately 115,000 euros in vehicles and 258,000 euros in real estate were also frozen.

In Peru, authorities dismantled ‘Los Intrusos del Tren,’ a gang responsible for adulterating Lima Metro cards. The organization caused an estimated annual loss of 10 million soles to the Peruvian state, and the operation led to the arrest of ten individuals, including three police officers.

Previous enforcement actions include the seizure of 1,500 kilograms of cocaine in Muxía, Spain, and the dismantling of the ‘Banda del Patinete’ in Almería. In Colombia, operations have addressed narcotics trafficking, illegal mining, and local crimes such as armed robbery and motorcycle theft in Bogotá, Villavicencio, and Santa Marta. Other regional activities include intercepted truck robberies in Ecuador and the theft of construction materials in Argentina.

## Claims

- The operation resulted in the seizure of 163 kilograms of cocaine and nearly 100,000 euros. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Twenty-seven people were arrested in connection with the cocaine production network. (disputed by 2 sources)
- The Guardia Civil intercepted 1,500 kilograms of cocaine in Muxía, Galicia. (disputed)
- Thirty people were arrested in the Muxía drug operation, including one member of the Guardia Civil. (disputed)
- Spanish authorities dismantled a criminal organization producing cocaine in clandestine laboratories for national distribution. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Four of the arrests related to the network took place in Australia. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Authorities seized 1,000 precursors, presses, seals, precision scales, and molds used for cocaine production. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The investigation led to the freezing of assets including approximately 115,000 euros in vehicles and 258,000 euros in real estate. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Police dismantled 'Los Intrusos del Tren', a group adulterating Lima Metro cards, causing 10 million soles in annual losses. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Spanish police dismantle cocaine network and Peruvian authorities bust Metro fraud gang

Spanish police dismantled a cocaine production network, arresting 27 people across Spain and Australia. Separately, Peruvian authorities broke up a gang defrauding the Lima Metro of 10 million soles annually.

56 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/murcia-police-arrest-man-for-breaking-into-dealership-vehicles

### 2026-08-06: Colombia police seize major drug shipments and halt illegal activities

Colombian police intercepted multiple drug shipments, including 1,000kg of cocaine hidden in cement and 600kg hidden in fish, while also arresting individuals for ecocide and illegal mining.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-security-forces-target-criminal-groups-in-antioquia-and-catatumbo

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