A criminal organization dedicated to the theft of large quantities of copper wire weighing more than 3 tons. Andalusia, Extremadura and Castilla La ManchaIt was dispersed in the operation organized by the Civil Guards, 23 people were arrested, 13 of whom were in prison.
In the same process, headed by the head of the Archidona (Málaga) Single Court of First Instance and Education, 16 entries in Seville and the Seville towns of Guillena and Camas3.2 tons of copper, 70,865 euros in cash and 109 thousand euros worth of jewelry were seized.
Researchers should shed light on the total to date. 103 robbery crimes Commitment worth 1,300,000 euros, half of which is for damages resulting from robberies.
The investigation began earlier this year when it began in the provinces. Cadiz, Malaga, Seville and Jaen Numerous robberies were found at power generation facilities and other companies that needed large amounts of copper cables to run their industrial operations.
Agents continuing to investigate, due to the nature of the robberies committed, a group of people with a certain level of expertisemay form a traveling crime syndicate that specializes in such robberies.
Likewise, the agents confirmed that the damages incurred in the robberies were confirmed. paralyzed clean energy production facilities or even replacing stolen copper material, leaving many towns without electricity for days.
The criminal organization in Seville and other nearby towns had a perfect hierarchy and consisted of different clans from Eastern European countries devoted to committing robbery. another group was running a junkyard or junkyard, that they buy stolen goods, thus obtaining meaty benefits from the haram.
committed networkAt least one robbery per week: As night fell, some people traveled in a shuttle-operated vehicle, transporting the stolen material in a van to warn of possible police checks.
The organization came to visit more than 700 kilometers He didn’t hesitate to rob the same company several times because he had prior knowledge of security measures, access routes, and escape routes.
Again, the network was taken aback by a Civil Guard patrol In one of his robberies at a photovoltaic factory in the town of Villacarrillo (Jaén), he had to leave the loot and flee.
After the robberies, the members of the organization tasked with receiving the stolen material bought the copper and put it on the legal market through a company. Recovery of Metals and Waste Located in the town of Guillena (Seville) they sold the stolen copper for more than double the price they bought.
Many of the detainees have more than 90 priors for committing similar acts and have taken numerous security measures for them, changing both residence and identity. Spain, France and PortugalTherefore, the Office of the Prosecutor for International Cooperation has been asked to issue a large number of European arrest warrants (OEDs).
Alleging that the detainees have committed crimes such as extortion by force, guiding and money laundering for other crimes, belonging to a criminal organization, falsification of documents, usurpation of marital status, possession and destruction of illegal weapons.