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Spain Dismantles CJNG ‘Office’ in Europe After DEA-Backed Raids, 20 Arrested

Court-led inquiries now focus on money laundering networks.

Overview

  • Spanish National Police, working with the DEA and Dutch authorities, broke up a CJNG cell accused of importing cocaine and methamphetamine concealed in heavy industrial machinery.
  • Twenty suspects were detained across Madrid, Ávila, Bilbao, Valencia and Toledo, with 15 placed in provisional detention under the Audiencia Nacional.
  • Seizures include 1,870 kilos of cocaine, 375 kilos of amphetamine, €275,000 in cash, about 15,000 USDT in crypto, three handguns, 15 vehicles and 14 kilos of silver.
  • Investigators cite links to the Amato-Pagano Camorra clan for shipments routed from Talavera de la Reina to Italy, after a first consignment was identified in September.
  • A Spanish businessman allegedly provided logistics and laundering via multiple companies, while coordinated action in the Netherlands intercepted a container from Costa Rica.