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Spanish Police Arrest 29 Suspects in Nationwide Train Graffiti Operation

Investigators uncovered a professionalized group that stopped trains using emergency brakes to tag carriages in remote areas.

La PolicĂ­a Nacional detiene a 29 personas como presuntos autores de 287 grafitis en trenes
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Overview

  • The investigation clarified 319 criminal acts between September 2024 and May 2025, including 287 counts of damage and 32 of public disorder.
  • Police arrested 29 suspects in seven provinces, with 18 detained in the Madrid region.
  • Perpetrators used emergency brakes to halt trains at isolated locations before spraying carriages.
  • Investigators found the group studied train schedules, braking distances and carried specialized tools and master keys.
  • Vandals recorded and shared their actions on social media, while service disruptions triggered costly system resets and wheel repairs.