The Civil Guard has detained Luis MC, a widely known felon, on a southern Madrid farm this Thursday. He ranks among Spain’s most-wanted fugitives and had been released just a week earlier by the National Police, before being recaptured. This arrest marks a significant moment in a case that has kept local communities and national observers attentive to public safety concerns.
In an official statement, the Civil Guard described the 29-year-old fugitive as a man who has exploited legal loopholes and maintained a pattern of criminal activity. He faced seven active legal notices and was serving a sentence that had been interrupted by an escape from detention, with multiple criminal cases still open. The force underscored that the arrest was the culmination of ongoing investigative work aimed at bringing him to justice (Civil Guard statement).
The escape originated from Madrid’s Alcala Meco Prison on March 9, 2014, after which his exact whereabouts remained unknown for years. He resurfaced only recently when he was intercepted as he was transported to a hospital by motorcycle, triggering renewed investigations and heightened law enforcement focus on his movements (Civil Guard statement).
The authorities claimed he was implicated in a series of violent incidents and unlawful acts that had attracted attention from state security forces and related bodies. The Civil Guard noted the case involved serious offenses tied to public security and criminal conduct, warranting a comprehensive investigative response to dismantle the fugitive’s network (Civil Guard statement).
Investigators began examining suspicious activities linked to the suspect following several weeks of reconnaissance near a farm located within the municipal boundaries of Batres and Serranillos del Valle, to the south of Madrid. The monitoring aimed to identify unusual patterns and links to other individuals or illegal operations that could explain the fugitive’s ability to remain off the radar (Civil Guard statement).
As the probe progressed, authorities confirmed the presence of a clandestine operation in the area that prompted the deployment of resources for a controlled intervention. Yesterday afternoon, with support from Civil Guard units from the Navalcarnero Investigation Area, the Madrid Civil Guard Command, the Citizen Security Unit, and the Air Service, agents executed a planned operation and successfully arrested the suspect (Civil Guard statement).
Officials emphasized that this is the second arrest made since a nationwide campaign encouraging public cooperation began on May 30 to assist law enforcement in apprehending fugitives and curbing organized criminal activity. The ongoing effort highlights the importance of civil engagement and timely reporting to ensure effective policing capabilities (Civil Guard statement).
In related developments, local authorities noted rumors about counterfeit currency operations circulating under the name BM. The case reportedly involved information supplied by a citizen, and officials indicated this matter was among the first items to rise to prominence after the campaign’s launch, underscoring the critical role of public input in supporting investigative work (Civil Guard statement).