The Latest Breaking News from The Guardia Civil

Europol smashes Balkan cartel shipping drugs from South America

Eight tonnes of cocaine seized and 40 people arrested after four-year investigation led by Spain’s Guardia Civil

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Proton Mail recovery email leads to arrest of Catalan activist

Proton Mail is under fire for disclosing user data that led to the arrest of an activist in Spain. However, the secure email service is still safe when used properly.

TechRadar · May 14, 2024

Nile crocodiles and Burmese python among rare species seized in Spain

Other endangered animals rescued in 2023 included a burrowing parrot, an African spurred tortoise and a blood-eared parakeet

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

Spanish cash machine gangs broken up with 14 arrests

Criminals used homemade explosives and dressed as police officers to commit violent robberies across country

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Police in Spain and France break up international eel smuggling gang

Officers arrest 27 people and seize tonnes of baby eels, seen as a delicacy but critically endangered

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

'Find owner of abandoned pit bull that killed my mum', distraught daughter says

Anne Shields, 67, sustained “catastrophic” head and arm injuries after the dog suddenly turned on her at her holiday home in Valencia, Spain three days after she rescued the animal

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023