In the Badajoz district known as Suerte de Saavedra, an organized crime operation led to the arrest of three individuals this Thursday. Law enforcement agencies mounted a coordinated intervention that involved multiple units and substantial patrol presence across several neighborhoods. Authorities explained that searches were conducted at a number of addresses along Antonio Hernández Gil Boulevard and Eduardo Naranjo Street as the operation progressed, with details still unfolding at police stations.
Two officers stand at the entrance of one of the apartment blocks, marking the scale of the deployment.
At this time, investigators have not disclosed the specific illegal activities linked to the suspects who are associated with an alleged organized group. Early reporting from local sources indicated that the operation may be connected to a confrontation that occurred on Eduardo Naranjo Street during the early hours of December 31, when gunfire was reportedly heard during New Year celebrations. A video circulating on social networks captured some of the alleged incident, prompting further review by the authorities. The National Police are actively pursuing the firearms involved, but no confirmation has been issued yet.
The police action drew a large crowd of residents to the streets, who watched the unfolding events with curiosity and concern as the operation began at dawn. Neighbors described the scene as orderly, with officers maintaining control while the investigations continued.