The Civil Guard carried out an operation in the Romo neighborhood this Sunday, a move linked to a broader effort to investigate a pattern of robberies in homes across multiple autonomous communities. The action took place in Getxo, a Biscayan municipality, and the investigation remains active as officers work to uncover the full extent of the case. [Citation: Civil Guard]
Sources from the Civil Guard provided to EFE indicate that the Operational Unit of this force, in collaboration with the Official Police of Navarra and the Mossos d’Esquadra, are conducting a joint inquiry into a series of home burglary offenses. The operation is set under the guidance of the Court of First Instance of Aoiz No. 2, directing the investigative framework and ensuring that procedures align with judicial requirements. [Citation: Civil Guard]
Specifically, during this Sunday, members of the Civil Guard’s Rapid Action Group (GAR) executed a search at a residence in Getxo and proceeded to arrest a man as part of a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a group linked to robberies spanning at least three autonomous communities. The operation highlights the ongoing nature of the probe, with authorities coordinating across different jurisdictions to piece together a broader criminal network and to gather evidence that could lead to further arrests. [Citation: Civil Guard]
Because the operation is still open, no additional details have been released about the case. Officials emphasized that information will be shared as it becomes appropriate within the legal and procedural framework governing the investigation, and that the authorities are pursuing all available lines of inquiry to establish the full scope of the criminal activity involved. [Citation: Civil Guard]