National Police officers apprehended a German justice fugitive in Benidorm, a man convicted of drug trafficking who faced a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years in the country pursuing the case. The arrest marks a decisive step in a case spanning several years and tied to cross‑border criminal activity involving organized drug operations in Europe.
According to authorities, the events leading to the arrest unfolded during the spring of 2020, when the individual allegedly purchased cocaine in two substantial transactions. In the first transaction, he acquired half a kilogram of cocaine for a sum of 15,750 euros and then localized retail markets in Hamburg, where the substance was subsequently distributed. The financial records tied to this purchase underscore a structured pattern of narcotics procurement and resale that drew the attention of law enforcement agencies in both Germany and Spain.
A subsequent arrest warrant further documented a second purchase of cocaine, this time totaling one kilogram, with a payment of 31,000 euros. The proceedings were initiated under a European arrest warrant issued by German authorities, signaling a coordinated international effort to locate and detain the suspect and to ensure seamless legal collaboration across jurisdictions for criminal cases involving illegal drugs.
The request for regional action originated from the Alicante Provincial Police Station, which operates under the International Fugitives Group within the Judicial Police Headquarters in the province. The case was processed through channels that connect European law enforcement agencies, emphasizing the shared obligation to pursue fugitives and to bring them to face court proceedings in the place of their alleged offenses.
Investigators traced the fugitive to Benidorm and initiated a targeted operation to establish his whereabouts. After the deployment of a specialized police device and the coordination of multiple units, the suspect was located and captured. The successful arrest reflects ongoing efforts by regional and national police forces to disrupt drug trafficking networks that span several European cities and countries and to safeguard communities from the harm linked to illegal narcotics distribution.
The 39-year-old suspect, born in the Dominican Republic, has a prior history in Spain connected to drug‑related offenses. He has been placed in the custody of Alicante’s judicial authorities and is awaiting appearance before the Central Court of the National Supreme Court, which is handling the case within the appropriate legal framework. The proceedings highlight the continued commitment of Spanish authorities, in collaboration with international partners, to handle extradition requests and ensure due process for individuals accused of serious crimes across borders.