Ana Tárrago, the chief prosecutor overseeing Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla, has opened a formal file related to the case. The step marks the start of a criminal investigation targeting individuals who express statements and messages in videos posted on social networks. A drug-smuggling boat previously attacked a Civil Guard vessel in Barbate, resulting in the death of two agents. [Citation: Cadiz Provincial Prosecutor’s Office]
In its public statement, the prosecutor’s office indicated that the government file was opened on grounds believed to justify preliminary actions. This follows the review conducted by the Judicial Police Unit of the Andalusian Prosecutor’s Office, who examined the statements, messages, and content accompanying the social media videos. [Citation: Andalusian Prosecutor’s Office]
The Chief Prosecutor noted that the findings of the report recount several facts and remarks already described in the document. She emphasized that the circumstances present a crime that endangers dignity and physical security and may affect other legal rights. [Citation: Andalusian Judicial Police Unit]
The government file, together with the police unit’s report, will be transmitted to the Cadiz Provincial Prosecutor’s Office to initiate further investigation proceedings. This will include ongoing criminal inquiries and appropriate actions considering the civil and criminal significance of the events. [Citation: Cadiz Provincial Prosecutor’s Office]