Civil guards dispersed through the cities of Valdemoro and Getafe after police actions in the Madrid region. Sources from the Armed Institute shared with Europa Press indicate that ten individuals were arrested while one person remains under investigation in this area, which has been described as a dangerous and violent cluster linked to the Trinitarios gang in the capital region.
Gang members, many of them teenagers with Dominican and Spanish citizenship, were involved in a spate of incidents in the southern part of the region. Serious fights and robberies targeting minors occurred in public spaces, including online venues. There are reports of involvement in drug trafficking as well, underscoring the breadth of criminal activity attributed to this group in recent months in the capital area. El Mundo has detailed interactions that tie the group to a broader street crime network used to fund operations, and the pattern is seen across several neighborhoods where youth presence has increased. The authorities note the troubling combination of youth involvement and ongoing criminal acts that threaten public safety in these communities.
The Trinitarios gang has repeatedly clashed with a rival Dominican faction known as the Dominican Playing, with attempts to control influence and territory within the region. This rivalry has resulted in further risk to local residents, including vulnerable youths who have become victims of violent acts attributed to gang disputes. Among those arrested, minors are reported to be involved, highlighting concerns about how youth affiliations intersect with criminal activity in this area. Law enforcement officials stress that these cases point to a broader pattern of organized youth crime that requires continued monitoring and intervention to protect younger residents.
Those taken into custody face charges including criminal organization, crimes against public health, and violent robbery. Investigations indicate that the arrested individuals used criminal networks and illegal proceeds to finance their activities. The Madrid police and regional authorities are continuing investigations to uncover more details and determine the full scope of the gang’s operations in the region. Public safety officials emphasize the need for ongoing cooperation with community groups to prevent recruitment and to support youths at risk. The reporting from major outlets such as El Mundo corroborates the existence of a sustained and coordinated effort by authorities to dismantle parts of this violent network in the Madrid region.