Overview

• Francisco Moar, the retired police chief who initially led the 'Caso Mediador' corruption probe, was arrested on charges of drug trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime.
• The operation, led by the National Police's Internal Affairs Unit, resulted in five arrests, including two retired police chiefs, one active sub-inspector, a lawyer, and a chauffeur.
• The arrests were carried out under the direction of the Juzgado de Instrucción nº3 de Arona, with investigations centered in the Canary Islands and extending across Spain.
• Moar had been removed from the 'Caso Mediador' investigation in April 2023 due to alleged information leaks and had since filed complaints against colleagues and the judiciary.
• The judicial process remains ongoing, with investigators building a case against the suspects for crimes including bribery, document falsification, and criminal association.