Overview

• The businessman was discovered hiding in the Leganés facility and arrested on charges including endangering public health, exploiting undocumented workers, electricity theft and tax fraud.
• In a June 26 raid, National Police and health inspectors seized large quantities of decomposed meat treated with construction-grade bleach and sulfites to conceal spoilage.
• Investigators found the plant only licensed for pork but processing chicken and other meats without sanitary controls, and stealing electricity through an illegal connection.
• Undocumented workers were forced into shifts of up to 26 hours with little or no pay under threats of denunciation if they complained.
• Authorities have sealed the premises and are reviewing seized documents to trace the distribution of adulterated meat to supermarkets and protect consumers.