He recalled that the moment he reached the hospital and the Civil Guard trained a firearm on him, he sensed something was terribly wrong. Maximillian White spoke from a villa in Santa Ponsa, describing a sequence of events that challenged the official version of his brother Tobias White’s death. The tale centers on a night out at Boomerang in Punta Ballena, Magaluf, shortly after a dispute at dawn on July 26.
White presented to this newspaper a version that contradicts the Civil Guard and the nightclub staff. The medical cannabis entrepreneur provided graphic evidence from a private investigation and insisted that Tobias White should be recognized by name, not merely as a relative of the cannabis figurehead.
This entrepreneur said that the family had gone to see the Pirates Adventure show in Santa Ponsa the night of the incident. His son wanted to party in Magaluf, a plan White warned against; a disagreement followed, and Tobias, along with his partner, agreed to accompany the young man to the club. The last conversation with his brother was marked by that clash.
all for one tee
According to the British party, Tobias and his companion entered the club’s restricted area after the couple guided the young man inside. At around 4 a.m., they left the club in a taxi, leaving behind a shirt. The staff refused entry to someone half-dressed, but after a brief discussion he was allowed into the VIP zone provided his belongings would be retrieved later. Upon returning, his possessions were withheld by the venue manager due to a mess, and a drink was consumed while the belongings were awaited. What followed was described as a breach of the agreement with security personnel, leading to a confrontation and removal from the club.
White contends that security staff grabbed his brother from behind, pinned him to the ground, handcuffed him, and beat him for about 12 minutes. Belongings were taken, injuries inflicted, and the act was described as brutal. He asserted that Tobias bled while restrained and that the incident was not the first of its kind for him.
In the Civil Guard’s report, the behavior described was of a violent man who resisted, struck the ground, and threatened staff. White challenged this version with video footage showing his half-conscious brother being restrained by two club staff after a struggle inside Boomerang, and another video showing the street scene where the two guardians and six Civil Guard members restrained Tobias on the pavement.
According to the witness, the medical marijuana king noted that Tobias was held in a position that constrained breathing for about forty minutes. The victim’s defense argued that attempts to breathe were misread as resistance. Tobias allegedly received a sedative and later suffered a cardiac arrest. When the ambulance arrived, responders worked to revive him for about a twenty-five minute window. White stressed that Tobias was fighting for life, not fighting authorities.
Police began evacuating tourists who gathered at the scene. White claimed that those present knew the authorities bore responsibility and that the billionaire would not abandon the pursuit of truth.
Witness Leo Barnacid described a scene where authorities would not allow him to speak with White to offer reassurance. The Civil Guard, by contrast, said officers were attempting to calm the situation and avoided confrontation.
When the ambulance arrived, officials discussed potential drug involvement and the possibility of a suicide attempt. White disputed the medical report, arguing that the amount of drugs in Tobias did not match the described protocol. He alleged that a sedative given during transport triggered another heart attack and insisted that elevated blood pressure was caused by fear rather than drug effects.
cuffed in intensive care
A health report detected traces of substances including cannabis, alcohol, and other stimulants. Tobias’s older brother emphasized that cannabis usage should not be equated with a death sentence in Spain.
At the Llàtzer hospital, a CT scan provided brain images, followed by a second scan four days later. Tobias remained restrained for most of that period, and concerns arose that a delayed detection of a brain hernia stemmed from the pressure exerted by the restraints.
The entrepreneur sought access to the family room for several days and voiced frustration that hospital authorities did not share all information. He believed the hospital could have saved his brother, calling Tobias twice a victim of avoidable death.
On the morning of the fourth day in intensive care, the family signed a release to allow authorities to proceed, and by that afternoon it was clear that only a miracle could save Tobias. He passed away on the thirty-first. White suggested that an international inquiry would be appropriate, questioning the actions of the police and their communications.
The brother spoke of a violent turn where Tobias became a target of murder allegations and even suggested racial overtones. The claim was made that this could mirror the George Floyd case in terms of public interest and racial dynamics. The family indicated that private investigators were brought in to examine the events and to counter any suggestion of guilt on Tobias’s part.
justice for Toby campaign
If a future lawsuit prospers, the family plans to invest severance pay into a higher-quality security camera network for Punta Ballena. The emphasis is on strengthening protocols in a tourism-driven economy where incidents like this affect the reputation of Majorca. The concern is the potential for underdeveloped safety standards when large crowds gather, and how these standards could influence safety outcomes.
Public figures from the family’s homeland expressed solidarity via social media. A prominent online account focused on justice for Toby gained a significant following, while several entertainment figures canceled performances at Boomerang and many British tourists joined a boycott in support.