{
  "id": 19673618,
  "title": "Six Arrested as Guardia Civil Dismantles Lo Pagán Drugs Network",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/six-arrested-as-guardia-civil-dismantles-lo-pagan-drugs-network",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:28:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/11/12/six-arrested-as-guardia-civil-dismantles-lo-pagan-drugs-network/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Six people have been arrested in Lo Pagán as the Guardia Civil dismantled an alleged drugs network, according to local police. The operation, known as Operation Packman 26, targeted a property near Villananitos beach and led to the arrest of a married couple, along with four others. The investigation began after residents reported concerns about drug dealing from a nearby home. The Guardia Civil worked with San Pedro del Pinatar Local Police to monitor the property, where they discovered a steady stream of visitors arriving throughout the day, suggesting it was used as a street-dealing base. The couple allegedly used drug-dependent associates to distribute substances and keep watch, with drug sales taking place in the presence of their minor children. The group is accused of threatening customers over unpaid drug debts, with members visiting the family home of at least one person to recover money. Police seized almost 250 grams of MDA, along with quantities of cocaine, heroin and hashish, as well as €250 in cash, scales, plastic bag cuttings, and bladed weapons. The case originated after residents raised concerns, leading to the arrests of six individuals.",
  "summary": "The Guardia Civil, working with San Pedro del Pinatar Local Police, has dismantled an alleged drugs network operating from a property near Villananitos beach in Lo Pagán. Six people have been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking, threats and membership of a criminal organisation following Operation Packman 26. Investigators believe the group was led by […] The post Six Arrested as Guardia…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}