A criminal organization dedicated to extortion, drug trafficking, tobacco smuggling and money laundering based in Écija has been dismantled
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25 people have been arrested
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Narcotic substances, more than 2,000 kg of tobacco leaves and cut tobacco, nine firearms, numerous live ammunition, various vehicles and more than 64,000 euros in cash were seized.
January 14, 2025.- The Customs Surveillance Service of the Tax Agency and the National Police have dismantled, in the Sevillian town of Écija, a criminal organization dedicated to drug trafficking, as well as extortion, tobacco smuggling, possession and illicit trafficking of weapons and money laundering. The investigation began last year and was carried out jointly by the Écija Judicial Police Operational Group, the Seville Police Headquarters Asset Investigation Group and the Córdoba Customs Surveillance Operational Group.
Once the investigation had progressed, the agents determined the existence of a hierarchical and structured organisation that used the activity of some bars to develop its illicit activity. These premises were used for drug sales.
These investigations led to the search of 13 homes, three premises and two industrial warehouses in the towns of Écija and Córdoba, resulting in the arrest of 25 people, including the main members of the organisation.
In addition, narcotic substances, more than two tons of tobacco leaves and cut tobacco, nine firearms, a large amount of ammunition, more than 64,000 euros in cash and several vehicles were seized. In addition, numerous bank accounts have been frozen, numerous properties have been located and three establishments have been closed as a precautionary measure.