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Three Arrested in Spain’s Luxury Pen Theft Ring, Two Suspects Still at Large

Policía Nacional dismantles an itinerant gang targeting high-value fountain pens, with ongoing efforts to capture remaining members.

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Overview

  • The Policía Nacional arrested three members of a criminal network specializing in stealing luxury fountain pens across Spain.
  • The gang, comprising at least five suspects of South American origin, used false documents and constant relocation to evade detection.
  • The group is linked to thefts in Madrid, A Coruña, and Oviedo, including a heist of 39 pens worth nearly €30,000 in A Coruña.
  • Authorities are actively searching for two remaining suspects, one of whom is believed to be outside Spain.
  • The network employed coordinated tactics, assigning roles to distract staff, force display cases, and ensure rapid escapes.