Overview

• Operation 'Humbert' began in summer 2024 after a spike in burglaries in Caudete and Almansa, later connecting 110 cases across Albacete, Murcia, and Alicante.
• The criminal group, composed of Colombian nationals aged 19 to 45, used the 'bumping' method to bypass locks without visible damage.
• The suspects targeted vacant homes, often owned by elderly residents, and conducted prior surveillance to plan their break-ins.
• Recovered stolen items include jewelry, high-end perfumes, cash, electronics, and a disguised firearm; most valuables have been returned to owners.
• All seven suspects, arrested in phases from December 2024 to March 2025, remain in custody as investigations continue into the group's operations.