Spanish authorities intercepted over 800 kilograms of cocaine in Punta Umbría following a sea chase, during which the crew threw drug bales overboard to evade the Civil Guard.

Spanish police announced the culmination of a multi-year investigation in cooperation with Ecuadorean authorities, resulting in 44 arrests and the confiscation of 21 tons of cocaine, dismantling a major drug trafficking network.

Spanish police have arrested a man believed to be one of Sweden's most wanted fugitives during an operation in Barcelona, authorities announced on Monday.

The Spanish National Police successfully detonated an explosive device found on a beach in Ceuta. The operation involved two controlled explosions and resulted in no injuries or material damage.

A legal dispute continues regarding the delayed COVID-19 vaccination of agents from the Spanish National Police and Civil Guard, focusing on the side effects of the vaccine.

Spanish police are actively searching for a truck involved in a hit-and-run incident in Marbella, which resulted in the death of 17-year-old Norwegian girl Nikoline Piwoni Høie. Her family is devastated.

Spanish police have dismantled two international criminal groups involved in operating illegal tobacco factories within the country.

Spanish police (UCO) dismantled an illegal tobacco empire operating six factories 24 hours a day, producing 8 million fake 'Camel' cigarettes daily and defrauding an estimated 200 million euros annually.

A court is investigating Spanish Police Chief Mercedes González, adding pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The case is part of a broader inquiry into whether allies of Sánchez attempted to illegally undermine investigations into individuals close to him.

Spanish police attempted to detain far-right influencer Vito Quiles by judicial order, but he will wait until tomorrow to appear before the judicial authority.

Spanish police have expelled a 'fake shaman' convicted of abusing women after drugging them in a Madrid apartment, following years of tracking and legal efforts to prevent his stay in Spain.

Mossos d'Esquadra have dismantled two illegal dental clinics in Olesa de Montserrat and Esplugues, Spain, leading to five arrests after several patients suffered injuries from interventions.

Spanish police have shared footage of an impressive seizure of 66,000 counterfeit football jerseys, leading to 95 arrests, with the market value of the seized items estimated at €7 million.

Spanish Mossos police intercepted 12 assault rifles in a Porsche entering the country from France. The capture occurred shortly before a planned visit by the Pope, though the objective of the weapons remains unknown.

Spanish police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Rotterdam on May 29, suspected of direct involvement in a violent shooting on Beijerlandselaan in Rotterdam-Feijenoord, days after he fled the Netherlands.

Spanish police (UDEF) discovered €286,070 in cash hidden in various locations, including bags and a radiator, at the home of an associate of former Prime Minister Zapatero. Zapatero has dismissed the UDEF reports as 'disparate conjectures'.

Spanish police forcibly removed and detained four activists upon their arrival in Bilbao, who were returning from a protest with the Gaza flotilla. The detentions occurred as the activists disembarked after their participation in the flotilla.

Washington has confirmed its collaboration with Spain in the investigation of Zapatero, with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) extracting information from a mobile device linked to Plus Ultra and providing it to Spanish police.

Spanish police, in collaboration with Georgian authorities, arrested 13 members of a criminal group linked to 27 apartment burglaries across Spain.

Spanish police have arrested a sexual offender in Cuenca who reportedly changed their gender to female in an attempt to evade justice and escape a court hearing, having also removed a tracking device.

Spanish police have seized a record amount of cocaine, finding six armed Dutch nationals on board, in a major blow against the feared Mocro Mafia.

Spanish authorities have intercepted a cargo ship in international waters near the Canary Islands, seizing an estimated 30 to 45 tons of cocaine in one of the largest drug busts.

A final autopsy has determined that the death of Abderrahim Akkouh, a Moroccan man restrained by two off-duty police officers in Torrejón de Ardoz, was a homicide caused by asphyxia.

Spanish police, the Mossos d'Esquadra, have launched a large-scale operation involving 200 agents in Lleida and Serós. The operation targets a criminal group involved in drug and arms trafficking, with raids on properties and industrial warehouses.

Spanish police arrested an alleged leader of the Hutch group in Lanzarote, who is expected to contest extradition, with footage showing the individual being led away in handcuffs.

A third Garda (Irish police officer) has been arrested and is set to appear in court, charged in connection with an investigation into alleged links between members of An Garda Síochána and an organized crime group.

Spanish police have dismantled a network of underground tunnels used for hashish smuggling, connecting Morocco with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, and arrested two leaders of the network, including a so-called "narc-architect."

Catalan police (Mossos) are investigating reports of widespread islamophobic and xenophobic chants during a Spain-Egypt football match, a preparatory game for the 2026 World Cup.

Thirteen individuals were arrested in a major joint operation conducted by police forces in Scotland and Spain, with simultaneous raids carried out early in the morning.

Spanish police have arrested a man suspected of murdering a Czech citizen in southern Spain in early March, who was reportedly preparing to flee the country.

Spanish police have confirmed the discovery of the body of a missing American student, Gracie, in the sea near the area where he was last seen.

A Romanian citizen, previously sentenced to 19 years for drug trafficking, has been apprehended by Spanish police in Reus, Catalonia, and will be extradited to Romanian authorities.

The former deputy director of the Spanish Police, José Ángel González, is set to appear before a judge to argue that a rape accusation made against him by an inspector was motivated by jealousy.

Spanish police are searching for thirteen minors whose trace was lost in France, following an investigation into a 'fake' minor who infiltrated a center, allegedly placed there by a human trafficking organization.

Spanish National Police conducted early morning anti-terrorism drills at the Movistar Arena and previously at the Bernabéu, using GEOS units, helicopters, and detonations to train for critical situations at mass events.

The former Director of Operations (DAO) of the Spanish National Police claims that the female officer who accused him of rape did so out of jealousy.

Spanish police have arrested a suspected jihadist in Ribadumia, Pontevedra, who was allegedly spreading ISIS propaganda, self-training in violent content, and expressed intentions to travel to a war zone to join the group.

Spanish police announced the arrest in Germany of a suspect in the murder of a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, who was shot last year near a private school in Madrid.

King Harald of Norway has been hospitalized in Spain at what is described as "Spain's best hospital," with Spanish police and Norwegian escorts providing security outside.

Police and civil guards in Spain have protested to demand a change in police leadership and denounce a 'law of silence' within the force. This comes amidst reports about individuals who allegedly acted as if they 'owned' the National Police, highlighting internal tensions.

Spanish police have dismantled a "complex, active and dangerous" network that was using speedboats to traffic thousands of migrants into Ibiza.

The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.

Spanish police announced the culmination of a multi-year investigation, in collaboration with Ecuadorian authorities, which led to 44 arrests and the confiscation of 21 tons of cocaine.

Spanish authorities have apprehended one of Sweden's most wanted fugitives in the Barcelona area, as announced on Monday.

Following several months of investigation, Spanish police have dismantled a criminal gang that supplied weapons, including grenades, machine guns, and silencers, to various mafias operating on the Costa del Sol, leading to four arrests.

Spanish Police have dismantled a network of 60 individuals involved in falsifying documents for foreigners, disrupting a significant criminal operation.

High-ranking officials within Spain's immigration police have reported that 3 million immigrants have been regularized along with their families. They warn that these family reunifications could lead to the 'system breaking down'.

Bolivia's Public Ministry has requested information from Spain and Peru regarding a case involving former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero. A new Spanish police report suggests Zapatero engaged in 'influence-peddling dynamics' in Bolivia to benefit Peruvian company Grupo Gloria for 200,000 euros.

Spanish police, the Mossos d'Esquadra, have utilized artificial intelligence to recreate the image of a deceased woman found in the Segre river. They are now seeking public assistance to identify her based on the AI-generated image.

Dutch and Spanish police forces have conducted a joint operation, resulting in the seizure of a massive 947 kilograms of MDMA, marking one of Europe's largest drug busts.

Spanish police discovered approximately twenty maltreated animals, including three wallabies, alongside animal carcasses in a property dedicated to cannabis cultivation.

Spanish police are searching for activist Vito Quiles following a judge's order for his detention after he failed to acknowledge a summons. Quiles claims the action is a 'persecution' by the government.

Spanish police, the Mossos d'Esquadra, have dismantled three marijuana plantations and arrested five individuals involved in an international drug trafficking operation.

Spanish police arrested a Romanian man accused of stealing 139 phones, valued at €150,000, mostly from the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, as he prepared to return to Romania.

Spanish police (Mossos) are investigating the execution-style killings of six people in Barcelona, suspecting organized crime involvement and exploring the hypothesis of a war between Montenegrin clans, likely related to drug trafficking.

Spanish police have successfully recovered two valuable 17th-century paintings, 'Samson Taking the Honeycomb from the Lion's Mouth' and 'David Receiving the Loaves of the Presence from Achimelech,' which had been missing for nearly a century.

Spanish police have initiated disciplinary proceedings against an officer seen in videos pushing a teacher with a baton, causing her to fall, during an incident in Valencia.

Spanish police, supported by Europol and Serbian authorities, dismantled a transnational criminal network that smuggled Cuban nationals into Spain via the Western Balkans, with the journey costing 3,000 euros from Havana to Belgrade.

Spanish police arrested 11 individuals in Madrid for sexually exploiting women, who were lured from their home countries, forced into prostitution to pay off €10,000 debts, and subjected to santería rituals.

Spanish police (UDEF) believe Julio Martínez acted as a front man for former President Zapatero, managing a complex network of 39 companies to channel funds obtained through alleged kickbacks.

The Mossos d'Esquadra police force has launched an official investigation after a video circulating online showed a group beating a minor in Lleida, Spain.

Spain's National Police arrested a young man in Tarifa who was in an advanced process of jihadist radicalization, finding a large amount of propaganda material at his home.

Two Spanish police officers were killed in a boat collision while pursuing drug smugglers off the coast of Spain.

Spanish police have liberated three women from a criminal network that extorted up to 500 victims, leading to the arrest of 40 individuals for crimes including extortion and money laundering.

Former Spanish police commissioner José Manuel Villarejo has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison and ordered to compensate Pablo Iglesias and Dina Bousselham for disseminating stolen data from Bousselham's memory card to harm the Podemos party.

Two Romanians in Spain stole their own car from a police impound lot after it had been seized, but they were apprehended just a few hours later.

Spanish police and Civil Guard initiated 80 sexual harassment protocols over the last five years, according to compiled data. Nearly half of these opened files were subsequently archived.

Spanish police have arrested a close associate of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch in Lanzarote, describing the individual as the leader of the organization's intelligence cell.

Spanish police have successfully located a historical manuscript, a copy of provisions signed by Ferdinand the Catholic in 1479, which had been missing for more than a century.

Jimmy Gracey's gold chain and rhinestone cross remain unrecovered after Spanish police ruled his death accidental, with a former FBI analyst suggesting evidence be viewed through the grieving family's perspective.

Spanish National Police have conducted a large-scale anti-terrorism operation in Palma, involving property searches and at least one arrest, under a secret investigation ordered by the Audiencia Nacional.

Spanish police arrested 17 Dutch nationals in Valencia for possessing firework bombs during the city's annual Fallas festival.

Spanish police have arrested three individuals in Mallorca on suspicion of helping a Russian businessman, reportedly close to Vladimir Putin, evade EU sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine. The suspects allegedly acted as intermediaries.

Police in Spain seized more than 600,000 counterfeit toys, totaling over 25 tons, during raids near Madrid, targeting imitations of popular brands.

Spain's Interior Minister Marlaska and the Police Director expressed disappointment with the previous chief and emphasized the need to restore trust, while warning against blanket suspicion of the entire police force.

Five individuals were arrested in Spain in a joint operation by Portuguese and Spanish police, uncovering a fraudulent scheme that regularized immigrants in Portugal for employment in Spain. Records show 40 million euros moved through company accounts also operating in Portugal.

A Spanish police officer (mosso) has been sentenced to 13 months in prison and disqualified for the same period by the Audiencia de Barcelona for stealing an iPhone and wireless headphones from a person who had died on the street.

The Economic Crime Unit of the Spanish Police will investigate public housing (VPP) in Alicante, following the Alicante City Council's rejection of a motion to censure the mayor.

The alleged murderer of Andrii Portnov, shot dead in May 2025 in Madrid, has been arrested in Germany, according to Spanish police. The man was apprehended in Heinsberg, near the Dutch border.

A senior Spanish police official has praised Morocco's police efforts during investigations into the August 2017 terrorist attacks in Barcelona, highlighting the ongoing cooperation between the two countries.

A Spanish police chief resigned following a rape complaint from an inspector, who is now 'devastated' after her identity was shared on social media, causing political turmoil for the government.

Spanish police have dismantled a large human smuggling and drug trafficking ring, arresting nearly 80 individuals who allegedly smuggled drugs and hundreds of people illegally into Europe, exposing their lucrative business model.

Spanish police have recovered and returned a wooden relief, stolen from a monastery in Navarra 16 years ago, after it was traced through various owners following its initial appearance at a Madrid flea market.

An operation initiated in May by Spanish police in Málaga has resulted in the seizure of a significant arsenal, including 36 assault rifles, handguns, and hand grenades, alongside 120 kg of cocaine and other drugs.

Spanish police have received witness accounts suggesting that a 46-year-old man, suspected of fatally hitting Norwegian girl Nikoline Piwoni Høie with his car last week, subsequently cleaned his vehicle with bleach.

Four individuals involved in an extensive 'money mule' network, which managed over 800 bank accounts and 120 business accounts, were arrested in Portugal, Spain, and Panama for diverting €140 million.

A telephone recording from the day of the alleged sexual assault has become key evidence in the prosecution of José Ángel González, the former Deputy Operational Director (DAO) of the Spanish Police.

Spanish National Police are searching for a baby who was abducted from a hospital in Gandía by his own father, with custody of the minor held by the Valencian regional government.

Spain's Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating a corporal suspected of shouting "Pedro Sánchez..." at a police event, allegedly to incite insults against the president.

High-ranking police officials in Spain are strongly criticizing the Sánchez government's mass regularization process, citing an 'absolute lack of transparency' and describing it as 'apocalyptic'. Agents admit they are unsure how to proceed with the new directives.

Spanish police have conducted a major anti-mafia operation, arresting Don Mico, the head of the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta, who was a long-time fugitive and is now awaiting extradition to Italy.

Spanish police have arrested nine suspects accused of operating fake online shops selling smartphones and construction machinery, with at least 3,500 German victims.

Spanish police confiscated more than 66,000 fake jerseys during a large-scale raid against a major product counterfeiting network, leading to 95 arrests.

A Spanish police officer, known as 'Torrente' Salvador, is reported to have been used in a political smear campaign by figures associated with Leire and the PSOE party against Judge Alaya, who was investigating the ERE case.

Spanish police, including Mossos and Guardia Civil, have arrested a man for selling weapons imported from the Czech Republic, seizing pepper spray, electric defenses, knuckle dusters, and automatic knives.

An author reflects on what might be found in their home during a hypothetical search by Spanish police units UCO or UDEF, detailing potential contents.

Beryl Wajsman highlights a perceived double standard in public outrage, noting strong reactions when Israel detains flotilla activists compared to silence when Spanish police are filmed beating them.

Spanish police discovered 100 kg of marijuana in a Croatian truck and arrested its driver, who was found far from his intended route.

A Spanish motorcycle police officer successfully infiltrated various skinhead groups, becoming so deeply undercover that he was even mistakenly hit by riot police during clashes.

A 31-year-old man, previously publicly wanted, has been arrested in Denmark in cooperation with Spanish police and will be brought before a judge on Friday.

Spanish police have arrested an 18-year-old convert to Islam suspected of adopting extremist ISIS dogmas and seized propaganda materials.

An operation in Jerez, Cádiz, led to the seizure of 1,600 kilograms of hashish, which was found guarded by an arsenal of military-grade weapons including hand grenades and AK-47 assault rifles. The drugs originated from a vessel detected in the Guadalete river.

Spanish police intercepted a cargo ship carrying a record 30,000 kilograms of cocaine, reportedly protected by Dutch individuals armed with machine guns on a "mothership" supplying smuggling boats.

Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating the death of a woman in Vilanova, Spain, and have detained her partner. The man remains in custody pending an autopsy to determine if the death was natural or a crime.

Spanish police are intensifying their crackdown on drug trafficking, reporting a significant increase in seizures, including 70 tons of hashish, alongside over a thousand investigations and 1,893 arrests in a year marked by rising consumption and sophisticated networks.

Spanish police announced the dismantling of the largest illegal online manga platform in Spanish, which had operated for over a decade with millions of users worldwide, generating at least 4 million euros in illicit gains.

Spanish police in Malaga have successfully dismantled a key structure of the Lyons gang, identified as one of Scotland's most brutal criminal organizations known for various violent offenses.

Spanish Civil Guard announced the dismantling of a Scottish drug trafficking organization, leading to 14 arrests across four countries and 20 others under investigation.

Twenty-three individuals are accused in Spain of removing bodies from coffins just before cremation to resell the caskets. One victim's relative described being shown a photo of her husband's body on a terrace.

Spanish police are investigating 'Islamophobic and xenophobic' chants made by Spain fans during a friendly match against Egypt in Barcelona, with the country's coach and justice minister condemning the behavior.

Spanish police have concluded that the death of a US college student in Barcelona was likely an accident, according to recent reports.

Spanish authorities have uncovered an underground tunnel in Ceuta, believed to have been used to smuggle large quantities of drugs from Morocco into the Spanish territory.

Spanish Tedax (bomb disposal unit) evacuated San Bernardo square in Madrid after arresting a man found with a Civil War-era grenade in his pocket, shortly after he had burned a debris container.

A former high-ranking Spanish police official has presented an alternative interpretation of an audio recording, which includes the phrase 'Adiós cariño, nos vemos el domingo,' in court. The recording was provided by an inspector who accused him of rape, with the official claiming a zipper sound was from her fanny pack.

A Spanish court is investigating six police commanders for allegedly harassing a sub-inspector who reported irregularities during a mission in Iraq.

Spanish police have arrested three individuals in Mallorca on suspicion of helping a Russian businessman, reportedly close to Vladimir Putin, evade EU sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine. Authorities state the suspects acted as facilitators.

Spanish police in Madrid have dismantled the largest network of counterfeit toys, seizing 600,000 'Stranger Things' items and arresting two individuals after raids in Fuenlabrada, Getafe, and Parla.

Spanish police have conducted searches of villas in Mallorca reportedly linked to Andrey Kolesov, the head of Russian Helicopters, following an investigation by Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK). The searches are part of an ongoing inquiry into alleged illicit activities.

A 22-year-old Norwegian man was arrested by Spanish police in Gran Canaria, suspected of rape and planning murder in Oslo.

Spanish police (UDEF) are conducting investigations in France to uncover the international branches of a complex money laundering network, with the Plus Ultra company at its core.

The alleged killer of a pro-Russian Ukrainian former MP, who was murdered in May 2025 outside a school in the suburbs of Madrid, has been arrested in Germany, Spanish police announced.

The Spanish Police's GEO unit reportedly planned to storm the Congress during a past event, accepting the potential for up to 100 fatalities, but postponed the attack to protect prominent hostages.

Former Spanish police commissioner José Manuel Villarejo testified in court that he had 'no idea' about the specific origin of the data regarding the Pujol family's accounts in Andorra, which is central to a case about illegally obtained information.

Spanish police have arrested a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of over €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system to book rooms for one cent.