# Spanish Guardia Civil labor and operational developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-guardia-civil-labor-and-operational-developments > Updated: 2026-10-13T22:10:36.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Guardia Civil in Spain is facing internal labor disputes and external judicial and operational scrutiny. Law enforcement associations, including the Asociación Unificada de Guardias Civiles (AUGC) and the Asociación Independiente de Guardias Civiles (AIGC), have reported deteriorating working conditions. Grievances include significant delays in the distribution of technical gear and uniforms, as well as issues in the Ceuta Command regarding the unilateral imposition of work shifts and inadequate locker facilities. Additionally, legal action has been taken against administrative orders concerning medical leave notifications. On the operational and judicial front, the Guardia Civil has been involved in dismantling a drug trafficking network in Galicia that utilized drones for distribution. Meanwhile, the Audiencia Nacional is conducting a judicial probe into the Deputy Operational Director of the Guardia Civil, with Judge Santiago Pedraz investigating whether files opened against agents of the Central Operating Unit (UCO) were politically motivated. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Guardia Civil operations involve drone drug rings and UCO judicial probe Spanish law enforcement reports include the dismantling of a drone-based drug ring in Galicia, a judicial probe into the Guardia Civil's UCO unit, and various regional rescues and criminal investigations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardia-civil-investigates-death-of-man-found-in-calahonda ### 2026-10-13: Guardia Civil associations report poor working conditions in Spain Spanish Guardia Civil associations are reporting significant labor issues, including severe uniform shortages in Córdoba and poor working conditions and shift management in Ceuta. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardia-civil-associations-report-poor-working-conditions-in-spain --- Cite as: Spanish Guardia Civil labor and operational developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-guardia-civil-labor-and-operational-developments