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Tunnels Discovered for Hiding Drugs and Evading Police in Marbella

The police operation in Las Albarizas dismantles drug dealing points and reveals a complex underground infrastructure.

Generic image of dark, unfinished underground tunnels.
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Generic image of dark, unfinished underground tunnels.

A police operation in the Las Albarizas neighborhood, Marbella, has uncovered an extensive network of underground tunnels allegedly used by a family clan for drug dealing, hiding members, and evading security forces.

The National Police has dismantled a complex network of underground tunnels in the Las Albarizas neighborhood of Marbella, suspected of being used by a family clan to facilitate drug dealing, hide its members, and evade police actions. The investigation, carried out by the Narcotics Unit II, has resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals and the seizure of various narcotic substances and cash.
Investigators had suspected the existence of underground structures for months, but the scale of the network, connecting several residential blocks, exceeded their expectations. The lead inspector of the unit, responsible for the operation, described the difficulty of working in an environment where any police movement was quickly detected. "I arrived at the unit in December and, from the beginning, we knew it was going to be a complicated investigation due to the difficulty of Las Albarizas," she admitted.
The operation began after detecting several drug dealing points for cocaine, hashish, and marijuana, linked to a family clan. The dealers changed constantly, and many did not live in the area to hinder police controls. Drugs were continuously moved between apartments to prevent their location. The police action took place in two phases, resulting in the arrest of 12 individuals and the seizure of 133 grams of hashish, 111 grams of marijuana, 5.76 grams of cocaine, 3.08 grams of tussi, and over 2,400 euros in cash.
The most significant discovery was the tunnels, which allowed suspects to move between properties without going outside and to hide when police were present. "We don't know how they could have built something like this," the inspector acknowledged, highlighting the interior modifications and cement-reinforced holes in the galleries, which were dirty and had water leaks.
Despite continuous police pressure in the neighborhood, these structures tend to reorganize quickly. The inspector warned that "in Las Albarizas, you start investigating one point and end up discovering much more." Those involved also used lookouts on balconies and corners to alert others to police presence, forcing officers to combine ground surveillance with significant database analysis work.
The investigation remains open with the aim of eradicating criminal activity in the area. The police official emphasized constant vigilance over the surroundings and the determination to continue working to prevent them from operating.

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