A woman of Spanish nationality was detained on Tuesday in the municipality of Valladolid, Tudela de Duero, as part of an ongoing counter-terrorism operation. The operation, which remains under a brief confidentiality order, involved intensive activity by Civil Guard units deployed to the area and continues to unfold under strict measures to protect investigative integrity.
Sources familiar with the investigation told the press agency EFE that the operation began in the early hours of the morning. It is believed that the detained individual is connected to jihadist networks, a link that has prompted authorities to pursue further details about potential organizational ties and planned activities. Law enforcement officials emphasized that the case is being handled within the scope of terrorism-related offenses, and that any conclusions will be drawn from the evolving judicial process as the investigation progresses.
Representatives from the Civil Guard Information Service and the Valladolid Command, which coordinated a series of house searches across Tudela de Duero, have underscored the importance of these actions in disrupting potential threats. The joint operation involved multiple search warrants and extensive on-site inspections, aiming to map out the suspect’s network while preserving evidence critical to the case. The detainee is slated to appear before the National Court on Thursday, facing charges connected to alleged terrorism activities. Legal sources noted that part of the inquiry may include attempts at self-radicalization through social media channels, a factor that has been identified in similar cases as a notable risk vector for extremist recruitment and propaganda. In line with standard judicial procedures, authorities will continue to gather and review digital and physical evidence to establish the extent of involvement and any planned operations. The case remains under close watch as prosecutors prepare appropriate charges and seek to corroborate the elements of terrorism alleged in the preliminary findings. [Citation: Civil Guard Communications, official statements; judicial updates provided to national courts.]