The presiding magistrate of the Calatayud Court of First Instance and Inquiry faced a shocking incident when the child of a mother who had previously been separated from the family was temporarily abducted last Thursday. The case centers on a 28-year-old Hispanic man, identified in sources as DPG, who was detained in Parla Y, 67. He remained in custody overnight, as did two other involved individuals, MACG and 34, while authorities pursued further actions. They were held at a location in Parla, south of Madrid, as the investigation continued and the Civil Guard gathered details, ensuring the trio did not evade the consequences of the act. (El Periódico de Aragón, Prensa Ibérica).
The events unfolded around 6:44 pm in the parking area of the well-known nature park, shortly after a 112 SOS Aragon alert from the child’s maternal cousin, a resident of Ibiza, who reported the incident. The family had been visiting the monastery for tourism purposes. As reported by El Periódico de Aragón, a social media post by the child’s mother, shared after the incident, appears to have connected the public narrative to the kidnapping. (El Periódico de Aragón, Prensa Ibérica).
During the confrontation, the father’s presence escalated into a struggle that ended with the mother being separated from the child. The child sustained minor scratches on one arm amid the force used to distance him from his mother. The swift response by law enforcement helped ensure the immediate safety of the child and the timely capture of the suspects. (El Periódico de Aragón, Prensa Ibérica).
Within less than a day, the Civil Guard had identified the assailants, obtained the license plate number, and tracked the vehicle to a green Volkswagen Tuareg involved in the incident. Surveillance footage from road authorities and phone-position data were instrumental in advancing the case. The search and arrest were documented, including a video recorded by a companion of the mother that shows the scene in its entirety, featuring the child’s father. (El Periódico de Aragón, Prensa Ibérica).
According to early investigations, the two adults involved had separated in June, with the mother alleging that the father constantly sought access to the child but faced barriers to contact. Authorities noted that prior complaints or protective orders had not been filed before this event. (El Periódico de Aragón, Prensa Ibérica).
In Spanish law, acts of parental abduction fall under Article 225 bis of the Penal Code. A parent who abducts the child of a couple can face a prison sentence ranging from two to four years, reflecting the seriousness with which the legal system treats such offenses. (El Periódico de Aragón, Prensa Ibérica).