The National Police have dismantled a criminal organization that controlled drug sales in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Seville. The operation involved seven raids and resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals, including the organization's leaders.
The detainees used hidden cameras to monitor the neighborhood and employed fortified drug houses equipped with video surveillance systems. Additionally, they used young people for drug distribution and to conduct police counter-surveillance.
The operation, codenamed Operación Almirante, began following investigations into the sale of narcotic substances in the area, as well as an incident involving firearms. The investigation focused on identifying the members of the organization, led by three individuals and comprising over a dozen people.
To hinder police activity, the organization installed cameras that monitored access to the neighborhood and transmitted real-time images to monitors inside the drug houses, which featured fortified rooms for drug consumption.
More than 50 officers participated in the operation. Six raids were conducted in Santa Teresa and one in Carmona. Drug selling points heavily protected by reinforced doors were located. Inside, narcotics were displayed in showcases, and consumption rooms equipped with previously stolen slot machines had been set up.
As a result, a total of 18 people were arrested, nearly 3 kg of various narcotic substances, 20,000 euros in cash, an electric pistol, and bladed weapons were seized. The main leaders have been placed in provisional prison for crimes against public health, belonging to a criminal organization, and illegal possession of weapons.
