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Father and Son Arrested in Málaga, Dismantling Criminal Drug Network

Spanish and Italian authorities collaborated to apprehend two fugitives wanted for drug trafficking and money laundering, ending the local operations of their organization.

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Overview

  • Two fugitives, a father and son, were arrested in Málaga, Spain, on May 20, 2025, following a joint operation by Spanish and Italian police.
  • The suspects were wanted for crimes committed between August 2020 and December 2021, including drug trafficking and money laundering.
  • The criminal organization they were part of imported, transported, and sold large quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and hashish.
  • The organization laundered €1.5 million in drug profits using a system similar to 'Hawala'.
  • The arrests dismantled the Málaga branch of the organization, marking a significant success in international anti-drug trafficking efforts.