Three individuals tied to a drug trafficking network were detained last Wednesday during an operation named Jaque Mate. Authorities say those arrested appeared to have access to information about the raid ahead of time, possibly a day earlier, a detail documented in a court dossier compiled by the Guardia Civil that traces every facet of the probe. The origin of the leak is under investigation, but it clearly allowed the suspects to adjust their plans, avoid traceable routes, and minimize exposure. They moved to hide regular vehicles, rented alternatives for discreet travel, paused standard lines of communication, erased traces at known drug sale points, and sought refuge with relatives or in hotels to reduce the chance of capture.
Those behind the inquiry stress that these specifics heighten the likelihood of collusion or premeditation among the accused, a finding that could trigger a chain reaction affecting many others named in the case. The assessment comes from researchers reviewing the dossier prepared by the Guardia Civil in connection with the judicial process.
Within the investigation, officials point to a Valencia-based faction known as the Valencianos, operating in Mallorca under a figure referred to as Charly. This group is alleged to have extended its reach into critical logistics, including the ports of Valencia and Palma, by planting associates within those systems. Such infiltration would facilitate the entry of cocaine into the supply chain. Investigators do not dismiss the possibility that members of the State Security Forces and Corps may be involved, and they suggest drug traffickers could rely on police or Guardia Civil contacts to obtain tips and favorable information. The Guardia Civil notes that the scope of influence could complicate enforcement efforts and reinforce networks across multiple locations.