The National Police announced the arrest of 22 individuals associated with Futuro Vegetal, an environmental group, in various locations across Spain. Among those detained are three alleged leaders who allegedly helped organize a criminal structure and caused asset damage totaling more than half a million euros. The breadth of the operation suggests a coordinated effort to dismantle a network that authorities say operated with a defined chain of command and specific roles assigned to different members.
– Police authorities attribute at least 65 criminal acts to this group. The alleged actions span from vandalism at high-profile public sites to disruptions aimed at hindering daily life and essential infrastructure. Reported incidents include graffiti on the facade of the Congress of Deputies, road blockades in Madrid, damage to artworks at the Prado Museum, and temporary shutdowns of runways at Ibiza and Madrid-Barajas airports, all attributed to members of the organization. These events are cited as evidence of a pattern of deliberate, coordinated disruption carried out under the group’s banner.
– The arrests occurred in a broad, synchronized operation across multiple cities, with police confirming operations in Madrid, Barcelona, Cádiz, Murcia, Elda, Zaragoza, Granada, Valencia, Soria, Santander, and San Sebastián. The scale of the action underscores the authorities’ view that the group operated beyond isolated acts, pursuing a sustained campaign in several regions under a unified agenda.
– Investigations indicate the organization comprises numerous participants and a tangible division of labor, with designated leaders referred to as energizers who oversee management tasks and receive compensation for their responsibilities. This structure points to a deliberate organizational model designed to coordinate activities, allocate resources, and maintain accountability within the group.