Protector and Carrier
On the Costa del Sol, authorities announced a major operation targeting a Marbella based drug trafficking network. The joint effort by the National Police and the Civil Guard led to three arrests and the seizure of narcotics, cash, and logistical assets. The operation focused on dismantling a network involved in large‑scale heroin distribution across Spain, with territories spanning Cádiz and Córdoba. Investigators had been tracking the group for months and traced the leadership to Marbella. The leaders coordinated shipments and oversaw distribution, connecting with a similar network in the Netherlands that supported logistics and funding for drug activities across the country.
The investigation identified two key associates of the organization. One was a drug lord responsible for storing the narcotics at a Marbella property. The other was labeled the carrier, a role focused on coordinating vehicle movements to ensure smooth shipments. In addition to the two main figures, several other operatives were mapped to assist in distribution on a smaller scale, including individuals located in Córdoba province and nearby regions who provided auxiliary support.
Before the operation unfolded, authorities had established a distribution route that included a shipment of heroin leaving Marbella and moving toward Madrid and León. The arrests and raids followed the seizure of evidence that helped disrupt the command chain of the conspiracy. Searches conducted in Marbella and Estepona yielded 2 kilos of a stimulant product, 2 kilos of precursor chemicals used in production, two high‑end vehicles, multiple mobile devices, relevant documents, and a cash amount around twenty thousand euros. The coordinated actions aimed to collapse the leadership structure and prevent further transportation of drugs through the region. The operation demonstrates ongoing enforcement efforts to curb illicit trafficking and intercept the flow of heroin through national networks. Citations: National Police and Civil Guard press releases and official statements.