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2 clusters · 3 sources · 25 days · First seen · Last updated

Spanish law enforcement operations in Málaga

Overview

Since April 2024, the Spanish National Police have conducted Plan Costa del Sol, a series of operations targeting organized crime in the province of Málaga. The initiative has resulted in 1,619 arrests across 892 operations focused on drug trafficking, smuggling, and money laundering.

Authorities reported the seizure of substantial narcotics, including 127 tons of hashish and 18.8 tons of cocaine, as well as 313 firearms and 626 vehicles. Financial interventions involving cash, bank accounts, or assets totaled 12.4 million euros. Javier Salas, the Government Sub-delegate in Málaga, noted that these results reflect the government’s commitment to combating organized crime.

Entities

Government of Spain · Mazarrón · Javier Salas · Guardia Civil · Málaga

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Mazarrón security operation results in six arrests

    A joint security operation in Mazarrón, Spain, led to six arrests for irregular residency and 13 infractions involving drugs and weapons across several workplaces and leisure venues.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Spanish National Police report 1,619 arrests under Plan Costa del Sol

    Spain's Plan Costa del Sol has led to 1,619 arrests and the seizure of over 150 tons of drugs, firearms, and millions of euros in Málaga since April 2024.

Sources

cartagenadiario.es · laregion.es · lasnoticiasrm.es