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Court in Spain’s Andalucia releases alleged head of drug clan on bail during high profile Algeciras case

A COURT in Spain’s Andalucia has released the alleged leader of the Castanas criminal group on bail for €400,000 after spending nearly three years in jail. Police arrested Antonio Tejon in a

12 Aug, 2023 @ 09:16

Andalucia·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

Cargo ship searched by drug police in Cadiz

Cocaine cowboys: Three day search of animal cargo ship fails to find drugs

A THREE-DAY search by the Spanish authorities of a ship carrying 16,000 cows was called off after officers failed to find the five tonnes of cocaine that they believed was on board.

25 Jun, 2023 @ 15:45

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

British Tourist In Benidorm Seriously Injured After Motorbike Knocks Him Over In Spain's Costa Blanca

Police arrest 22 in bust of Benidorm-based ring dealing drugs and ripping off rivals

THE SPANISH authorities have arrested 22 people suspected of forming part of a drug-trafficking ring in Benidorm that was also ripping off rivals. A major police investigation was sparked after a fire

11 Jun, 2023 @ 16:30

Benidorm·Crime & Law·Lead

Drugs in plane sight: Ex-airport worker at Spain’s Barajas thought to have earned €24m from drug trafficking

SPAIN’S High Court is investigating a former employee at Madrid’s Barajas Airport who is alleged to have amassed a €24 million fortune from trafficking drugs through his workplace. The suspect has been

26 Apr, 2023 @ 11:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Police detail 82 Ceuta gang members after Friday arrest of their leader in Spain’s Andalusia

POLICE have arrested 82 people alleged to be part of one of the biggest drug trafficking gangs in Spain’s Ceuta. Policia Nacional agents arrested the gang members as part of Operation Lead

26 Apr, 2023 @ 09:14

Crime & Law·Other News

First day of Mallorca Hells Angels trial sees 34 of nearly 50 defendants cut deals with the prosecutor

THE FIRST day of a massive trial of members of a Hells Angels chapter based in Mallorca saw 34 of the nearly 50 defendants cut deals with the public prosecutor. The court

24 Jan, 2023 @ 20:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

Police Chase Six People After 290 Kilometre Taxi Journey To Beat Alicante Curfew On Spain S Costa Blanca

Officers corner man with 8.6 kilos of hash after police chase and forest scramble in Spain’s Algeciras

AGENTS on three police cars who gave chase to a suspicious vehicle arrested a man with 8.6 kilos of hashish in the Spanish port city of Algeciras. The arrest, which included a

14 Oct, 2022 @ 16:13

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

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Tell-tale whiff gives away massive marijuana plantation hidden in Spain’s Antequera

A TEAM from Spain’s Guardia Civil uncovered a massive marijuana plantation hidden in Antequera after following their noses. Officers detected the tell-tale whiff given off by the plants as they were laid

8 Mar, 2022 @ 09:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

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VIDEO: Beachgoers help nab drug traffickers during dramatic police chase in southern Spain

BEACHGOERS at a playa south of Granada in southern Spain had a peaceful afternoon at the beach rudely interrupted on Saturday when they found themselves in the middle of a dramatic police

17 Aug, 2021 @ 14:55

Crime & Law·Granada·Lead

Stuffed: Gang of four arrested in Spain for smuggling drugs in cushions

FOUR Spaniards have been arrested on suspicion of organising a criminal network after police intercepted 181kg of hashish which was being sent from Malaga to Brussels. Following investigations by the National Police,

11 Jun, 2021 @ 10:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

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Shocked beach-goers watch as drug boat carrying migrants runs ashore on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Authorities have seized the boat.

8 Nov, 2019 @ 16:06

Crime & Law·Lead

In Huge Drug Bust Kg Of Cocaine Seized By Authorities On Spains Costa Del Sol

In HUGE drug bust, 700kg of cocaine seized by authorities on Spain’s Costa del Sol

As well as the alleged crooks being obtained, police have impounded four vehicles, and around €40,000 in cash.

25 Sep, 2019 @ 14:46

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spanish police seize half tonne of cocaine in fake fireplace bricks

A nationwide investigation in Spain led to the discovery of a large amount of cocaine and the arrests of 25 people

6 Apr, 2017 @ 10:50

Crime & Law·Lead

Cocaine found in fake bananas in Malaga and Valencia drug bust

Two Spanish men have been arrested following the bust and third, Italian, is currently being investigated

27 Mar, 2017 @ 12:08

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga