{
  "id": 4265266,
  "title": "‘Blazing Saddles’: bizarre discovery sparks major police operation in Spain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/blazing-saddles-bizarre-discovery-sparks-major-police-operation-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T19:57:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/29/blazing-saddles-bizarre-discovery-sparks-major-police-operation-in-spain/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A bizarre discovery in Spain has sparked a major police operation centered around a horse saddle carrying cocaine. The saddle, which traveled from Colombia to Guadalajara by post, was intercepted as part of Operation Gavilanes. Inside the saddle, officers found 5.347 kilos of cocaine, marking the start of a major drug investigation. The shipment was monitored as it continued towards its destination, allowing officers to identify and arrest three people involved in the delivery. The investigation led to the seizure of additional narcotics, equipment used in drug preparation, and a significant amount of weapons and ammunition. The arrestees have been handed over to judicial authorities, and the ongoing investigation aims to uncover the extent of the suspected cocaine operation. This unusual find has highlighted the unexpected ways criminals can conceal illicit substances within everyday objects.",
  "summary": "As an able horsewoman, I’ve seen saddles used for just about everything they are meant to be used for. I’ve […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}