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Notorious Spanish narco cop tells judge of ‘systemic practice’ of falsifying police reports to disguise intelligence origins

A FORMER Spanish police chief has claimed there is a ‘systemic practice’ within the force involving the falsification of official documents linked to drug investigations.

22 May, 2026 @ 10:40

Crime & Law·Lead

Revealed: Anti-drug police chief among 100 corrupt ‘narco-cops’ arrested in Spain over last five years

THE government has revealed that 106 Spanish police officers have been arrested for drug-related offences since 2021. Among them is Luis Fernandez Rafael, the former

23 Mar, 2026 @ 18:15

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

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

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

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

11 Jun, 2023 @ 16:30

Benidorm·Crime & Law·Lead

Drug mule, 76, is among three passengers arrested for ‘trying to smuggle 200kg of cocaine into Madrid airport’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notorious Spanish narco cop tells judge of ‘systemic practice’ of falsifying police reports to disguise intelligence origins

Revealed: Anti-drug police chief among 100 corrupt ‘narco-cops’ arrested in Spain over last five years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spanish police seize half tonne of cocaine in fake fireplace bricks

Cocaine found in fake bananas in Malaga and Valencia drug bust

Orange alert issued in northern Spain as 40C heatwave gives way to thunderstorms and heavy rain

Drones, helicopters and 15,000 police officers: Inside the huge operation to keep Pope Leo safe during historic Spain visit

WATCH: Gibraltar firefighters battle blaze at high-end Ocean Village apartment complex

Scottish mafia boss Steven Lyons vows to fight Spain extradition ahead of crunch Amsterdam court hearing

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