Three Arrested in Pilar as Police Smash Major International Cocaine Network
Albanian-led organisation allegedly transported tonnes of cocaine from southern Spain to Catalonia for distribution across Europe Three people have been arrested in Pilar de la Horadada as part of a major National Police operation that dismantled an international drug-trafficking network responsible for moving tonnes of cocaine across Spain. The suspects were allegedly involved in transporting…
Three individuals have been arrested in Pilar de la Horadada as part of a nationwide police operation targeting a significant international cocaine network, according to officials. The suspects were allegedly responsible for transporting large quantities of the drug from southern Spain to Catalonia for distribution across Europe.
In total, the operation led to 15 arrests, with 12 suspects being remanded in custody. Police recovered over 2.7 tonnes of cocaine, 800 grams of a related substance, firearms, luxury vehicles, cash, jewellery, watches, and various financial assets. Major raids took place in April across several locations including Málaga, Estepona, Marbella, Churriana, and a villa in Sant Just Desvern near Barcelona.
The network is believed to have specialised in moving cocaine by road, with the drugs originating from Colombian trafficking organisations and being moved north through Spain to reach the French border for EU distribution. Police noted the group's high level of organisation and the dangerous nature of its members, who engaged in frequent and swift movements to avoid detection.
Luxury assets, including multiple vehicles and valuable personal items, were seized during the extensive investigation.
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