Nursery Collected in Aragon: A Major Drug Sweep
Authorities seized a substantial cache during a policing operation focused on a narcotics network in Aragon, Spain. The seizure included 2,555 kilograms of marijuana, 30 kilograms of hashish, eight full loaded AK-47 rifles, seven Colt pistol cartridges, several iPhones, and 450 euros in cash. The operation also led to the detention of three individuals of North African origin who were registered in France. They are currently held in Zuera prison facing drug trafficking charges. The National Police report notes the dramatic scale and the high-risk nature of the confrontation that followed a prolonged chase on July 17, which culminated near the Navarran town of Liédena after the vehicle collided with guardrails during the pursuit. The incident involved a van attempting to strike pursuing officers and was part of an extensive operation known as Reconquest. Sources from the police indicate the operation resulted in significant disruptions to the supply chain in the region and a clear signal against organized drug trafficking. The event underscores the persistent threat posed by narcotics networks operating across borders and the sustained efforts of law enforcement to dismantle these operations.
Following the high-stakes pursuit, authorities confirmed the arrest of three suspects identified as DT, 22; TB, 29; and NF, 30, all associated with the same trafficking ring. The group faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking and possession with intent to distribute. The confrontation also revealed a broader assortment of illicit assets seized during Reconquest, including 2,555 kilograms of marijuana, 30 kilograms of hashish, eight fully loaded AK-47 rifles, seven Colt pistol cartridges, several iPhones, and 450 euros in cash. The scale of the seizure highlights the extensive reach of the organization and its reliance on a complex supply chain across borders. Officials emphasize that ongoing investigations are aimed at dismantling this network and pursuing additional leads tied to the movement of narcotics across the region.
Sos del Rey Católico: Storage Site and Transfer Plan
The drugs were stored and safeguarded in Sos del Rey Católico before the organization planned a transfer into another part of Spain on July 17. Early in the morning, at 5:30, police observed entry into a residential garage in this Zaragoza town under tight security. By 8:00 p.m., a second van appeared, followed by another vehicle minutes later, prompting immediate tracking by National Police toward Pamplona. Law enforcement notes describe the operation as a calculated move to move the goods under cover of darkness and quietude, with careful coordination between different units and vehicles.
At one point during the pursuit, an overtaking vehicle abruptly braked to collide with the police, creating a dangerous moment in which officers had to react swiftly. The drivers attempted to evade, turning onto a road in the opposite lane and colliding with officers again in a bid to throw them off course. The incident triggered a coordinated response using acoustic devices and the combined resources of Civil Guard and Navarre Provincial Police, leading to a high-speed chase along national routes toward Sos del Rey Católico. The pursuit then moved onto the A-21 highway toward Pamplona, escalating into a violent standoff where officers repeatedly fired warning shots into the air in an effort to deter the suspects. The van eventually crashed near Liédena, and the driver attempted to flee on foot before being arrested after the vehicle became inoperable.
The investigation, which began earlier in July, involved ten agents and resulted in injuries to several officers. Since December, narcotics group operations have yielded numerous arrests and seizures, including a substantial quantity of marijuana and other illegal items. The ongoing effort aims to disrupt the network’s ability to facilitate drug distribution and remove dangerous firearms from circulation. Authorities report that a total of 62 individuals have been arrested in related operations, with thousands of kilograms of illegal drugs and various contraband seized as investigations progress.