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Spain Dismantles Sinaloa-Linked Meth Network That Hid Drugs in Marble

Nine suspects are in custody with nearly €3 million recovered under an ongoing Operation Saga directed by Spain’s National Court.

Overview

  • Police detained nine people across Alicante, Madrid, Valencia, Málaga and Tenerife in the second phase of the long-running probe.
  • Authorities arrested the marble-company owner accused of receiving Mexican imports and the alleged logistics chief who coordinated routes between Dubai and Mexico.
  • Investigators found nearly €3 million in cash hidden in a subterranean bunker at a Novelda warehouse, along with luxury watches, phones, trackers and ammunition.
  • The network concealed methamphetamine in marble blocks and sculptural pieces, following a 1,800‑kg seizure in May 2024 and a 40‑kg shipment hidden in a statue bound for Tenerife.
  • A Sinaloa member hiding in Madrid was detained after receiving €2,500 a month to keep quiet; three suspects have been jailed and the case remains active under international cooperation.