Five people have been arrested in the investigation into Darren Hoolahan’s disappearance, including the suspected Costa del Sol leader of the Kinahan clan. Police believe the case may stem from a money dispute.
A Valladolid municipal police officer tested positive for cocaine after an Audi crashed on Avenida de Salamanca. Her alcohol reading was 0.26, one tenth above the permitted limit; she was unhurt. A campaign banner featuring her has been taken down.
Six people were arrested in the Guardia Civil’s Rubber Duck operation after investigators traced suspected drug-supply journeys from Madrid into Lugo and Ponferrada. Two have been remanded in custody.
The Guardia Civil is investigating a cocaine seizure estimated at 5 to 10 tonnes in two warehouses in Águilas. More than 5,000 kilos were counted in the first unit, information from sources cited by EL ESPAÑOL.
Spain’s National Police say 87 people were detained in an investigation into a Moroccan hashish network, including its alleged leader in Tangier. Officers seized 10.8 tonnes of the drug and uncovered seven storage sites.
A 41-year-old man was arrested and a 39-year-old man investigated after an Ertzaintza search in Iurreta. Officers found cannabis and four air rifles, along with more than €7,000 in cash.
Police in Málaga confiscated 155 assets from criminal groups in a single year, including high-end vehicles and yachts, along with real estate. The crackdown reveals how drug and fuel trafficking leaves a trail of luxury and millions in state revenue.
The PP will bring a new border bill to the Senate next week. Alicia García wants returns to cover people who enter Spain by swimming. Ceuta remains at the centre of the dispute.
The European Parliament has recognised officers in police, border and customs services who fight drug trafficking as high-risk professionals. The measure also covers people working in ports or fishing, along with others exposed to violence from criminal networks.
Criminal networks are converting vehicles with secret compartments to move cocaine undetected from Andalucía to northern Europe. The Costa del Sol now anchors a sophisticated trafficking network, with routes shifting as police pressure mounts.
The European Parliament has backed stronger action against drug trafficking as Spain faces growing pressure along its Atlantic coast and major maritime routes.
Spanish police have seized more than 2,700 kilos of cocaine and arrested 15 people after uncovering a trafficking ring that used high-end cars to transport drugs across the country at extreme speeds. The operation exposed a well-organized network with deep logistical roots.
A US military operation has destroyed a floating fuel station tied to Los Choneros. The crew will be handed over to Ecuador as anti-narcotics tactics shift toward targeting logistics at sea.
A 20-year-old pregnant woman arriving from São Paulo was arrested at Madrid Barajas after police found 69 cocaine packets hidden inside her body. The case shows the dangers drug mules face and the demands placed on airport security.
A violent collision between a narcolancha and a Guardia Civil patrol boat off Adra left several people injured and five detained. The incident has renewed calls for urgent state intervention amid escalating drug violence in Andalusia.
Children at two Madrid schools return to class surrounded by drug users and discarded syringes. Despite police action and repeated complaints, the problem persists. Parents and teachers warn of daily risks and demand stronger measures.
A surge in narco-related killings in Andalusia has reignited demands for OCON Sur’s return. The elite Guardia Civil unit was dissolved four years ago. Authorities are debating its effectiveness as violence escalates and traffickers adapt.
A narcolancha carrying over three tons of cocaine was intercepted south of Gran Canaria. Five armed suspects were detained. The operation highlights the scale and risks of maritime drug trafficking near the Canary Islands.
Spanish police have detained Germany’s top drug trafficking suspect in Málaga. He evaded capture for five years with false identities and advanced cybersecurity tactics and now awaits extradition to Germany.
Spanish and Portuguese police dismantled a cross-border drug network operating along the Guadiana River. Officers seized 10.6 tons of hashish and arrested 10 suspects in an operation targeting basic storage sites used to move drugs across Europe.
Spanish police rescued a Romanian truck driver held hostage for over a week after half a ton of cocaine vanished. The operation targeted an Albanian trafficking group. The missing drugs remain unrecovered.
The Mossos d'Esquadra will deploy 14 portable infrared devices to identify drugs and measure purity in seconds. The move aims to ease forensic lab backlogs and accelerate investigations across Catalonia.
The Mossos d’Esquadra’s basic drug storage facility in Barcelona is nearing capacity. Delays in laboratory analysis and judicial approvals have left thousands of seized marijuana plants piling up, while police unions warn that the system is saturated.
Spanish police intercepted 1,410 kilos of cocaine hidden near a beach in A Pobra do Caramiñal. Three suspects, including the alleged leader of Os Fanchos, were arrested. The operation prevented the drugs from reaching Central Europe.
Authorities found two men dead in Veguellina de Órbigo, León, with no visible signs of violence. Investigators suspect a possible drug overdose. The deaths have unsettled the local community.
A report says Spain’s anti-drug prosecutors have begun charging maritime traffickers with piracy after a fatal police operation. The move reportedly follows a Supreme Court decision and aims to toughen penalties for attacks on law enforcement at sea.
Juanma Moreno urges Madrid to restore the OCON-Sur anti-narcotics unit. The request follows a surge in violent incidents linked to drug gangs, with authorities warning of growing insecurity across Andalusia.
Police and Guardia Civil officers in southern Spain face armed drug traffickers daily. Officers report rising violence and growing fear for their safety, while lacking danger pay and calling for urgent government action.
The Guardia Civil detained ten suspects after a narcolancha crew fired on officers off Huelva. Nearly six tonnes of hashish were seized. The operation reflects rising violence in Spain’s fight against drug trafficking.
Guardia Civil officers in Sant Mateu arrested two men in separate incidents. One faces drug trafficking charges after officers found cocaine in his car; the other is accused of breaking into a local pensioners’ association and stealing cash and lottery tickets.
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine during the Mallorca Open. The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed the suspension. Kyrgios admitted fault and will not compete pending a tribunal decision.
Three people, including a pregnant woman and a minor, were killed in a shooting in Isla Cristina. The incident has unsettled residents and highlighted ongoing clan conflicts. Authorities are investigating possible links to previous violence.
Police dismantled an apartment used for drug sales in Tetuán after repeated complaints. Two men were arrested. The operation followed reports of constant street activity and public drug use.
Authorities in Cádiz have uncovered complex money-laundering networks tied to drug trafficking. Local nightlife businesses and frontmen are at the center of ongoing investigations, with crypto assets also under scrutiny. The crackdown has exposed new tactics used by criminal groups.
The Guardia Civil dismantled a family-run group importing nitrous oxide to Tenerife. Six suspects were arrested, while authorities seized drugs and cash, along with weapons. The investigation remains open.
