Civil Guard ripped off a piece Secret workshop in Guardamar del SeguraAn operation named Mashina23, as Benemérita sources announced this Sunday. Two people of Belarusian nationality happened An investigation was launched due to alleged crimes against workers’ rightsby employing three citizens are in an irregular situation, subjected to long working hours and without having the relevant work permit.
Civil Guard in November last year information about the possible existence of a secret vehicle workshop In the above-mentioned town of Vega Baja, several people were suspected of working in irregular conditions. In response to these events, the Investigation Area of the Guardamar del Segura Main Station launched operation Mashina23.
On November 29, the agencies carried out a study after determining the location of the workshop. check On a ship in Guardamar Rented to a 42-year-old man of Belarusian origin. This person is the owner of a vehicle buying and selling company in the Vega Baja region. precursors to document forgery. He was also there during the performance. the tenant’s partner, another 48-year-old Belarusian man.
Agents discovered in the workshop Vehicles in various stages of repair And 161 license plates belonging to Spain and other European countries were seizedthe ones object of research. Additionally, three workers of Belarusian nationality were also found to be in an irregular situation. It seems that, according to the same sources, They worked and lived in the workshop in exchange for food and clothing.
After a detailed analysis of all the evidence obtained, on December 5, the businessmen were subjected to a lengthy investigation. Allegation of crime against workers’ rights. HE Instruction Court No. 4 Torrevieja undertook the judicial proceedings. Likewise, a administrative offense those researched by Possession and use of fluorinated gases to recharge air conditioning systems Your vehicles. This situation was handed over to the Ministry of Environment, Water, Infrastructure and Territory, as well as the Customs and Excise Department in Alicante.
During the inspection, investigators had the support of the Guardamar Nature Protection Patrol (PAPRONA), the Torrevieja Regional Fiscal Patrol (PAFITE) and the Guardamar Local Police. According to the same sources, this action demonstrates the “firm determination of the Civil Guard in the fight against labor exploitation.” In this sense, Benemérita said that “those responsible for such acts They take advantage of victims’ situations of need or vulnerability“They are generally individuals of foreign origin who are irregularly present on national territory”.