Drug Smuggling Violence Claims Lives of Two Spanish Officers
Two Civil Guard officers were killed in Barbate, Spain, on February 9th, 2024, while pursuing drug smugglers; this incident follows a similar attack in Algeciras two years prior, and highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement in the region.
Drug Smuggling Violence Claims Lives of Two Spanish Officers
Two Civil Guard officers were killed in Barbate, Spain, on February 9th, 2024, while pursuing drug smugglers; this incident follows a similar attack in Algeciras two years prior, and highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement in the region.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Dismisses Torture Complaint Against Civil Guard Officers
A Spanish judge dismissed a torture complaint filed by a CDR member (Jordi Ros) against 11 Civil Guard officers involved in the 2019 Operation Judas, citing insufficient evidence despite initial investigation and delays.
Spanish Judge Dismisses Torture Complaint Against Civil Guard Officers
A Spanish judge dismissed a torture complaint filed by a CDR member (Jordi Ros) against 11 Civil Guard officers involved in the 2019 Operation Judas, citing insufficient evidence despite initial investigation and delays.
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44% Bias Score
498 Tons of Frozen Seafood Seized in Spain Due to Fraud and Health Violations
Spanish authorities seized 498 tons of frozen seafood due to fraud and health violations, involving 13 suspects and prompting three health alerts across Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands following a supermarket's report of potentially unsafe seafood being reintroduced into the market.
498 Tons of Frozen Seafood Seized in Spain Due to Fraud and Health Violations
Spanish authorities seized 498 tons of frozen seafood due to fraud and health violations, involving 13 suspects and prompting three health alerts across Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands following a supermarket's report of potentially unsafe seafood being reintroduced into the market.
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40% Bias Score
42 Kilograms of Cocaine Hidden in Spices Seized in Spain; 7 Involved
Spanish authorities arrested three and investigated four others for smuggling 42 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 1,800 kilograms of spices shipped from Colombia to Badajoz, Spain; two individuals were jailed.
42 Kilograms of Cocaine Hidden in Spices Seized in Spain; 7 Involved
Spanish authorities arrested three and investigated four others for smuggling 42 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 1,800 kilograms of spices shipped from Colombia to Badajoz, Spain; two individuals were jailed.
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28% Bias Score
Spain's Melilla Border Crisis: Unfulfilled Promises Expose Systemic Failures
The June 2022 Melilla fence tragedy, resulting in 23 migrant deaths, exposed Spain's border security shortcomings; despite promises of increased resources, agents report worsening conditions, including outdated equipment, insufficient personnel, and a controversial restructuring that reduced patrol ...
Spain's Melilla Border Crisis: Unfulfilled Promises Expose Systemic Failures
The June 2022 Melilla fence tragedy, resulting in 23 migrant deaths, exposed Spain's border security shortcomings; despite promises of increased resources, agents report worsening conditions, including outdated equipment, insufficient personnel, and a controversial restructuring that reduced patrol ...
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40% Bias Score
Record Cocaine Bust in Southern Spain
Spanish authorities seized seven tons of cocaine, the largest narco-boat shipment ever in southern Spain, arresting three individuals in Coria del Río, Seville, during "Operation Mirón", part of a wider anti-narcotics effort.
Record Cocaine Bust in Southern Spain
Spanish authorities seized seven tons of cocaine, the largest narco-boat shipment ever in southern Spain, arresting three individuals in Coria del Río, Seville, during "Operation Mirón", part of a wider anti-narcotics effort.
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36% Bias Score
Ábalos Accuses Guardia Civil of Illegal Surveillance
Former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos filed a complaint against the Guardia Civil for illegally intercepting a letter addressed to him on November 4th, 2023, containing documents related to his legal case and a public report, alleging political motivations and a potential deal between a key figur...
Ábalos Accuses Guardia Civil of Illegal Surveillance
Former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos filed a complaint against the Guardia Civil for illegally intercepting a letter addressed to him on November 4th, 2023, containing documents related to his legal case and a public report, alleging political motivations and a potential deal between a key figur...
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40% Bias Score
Court Dismisses Investigation into Guardia Civil Officers in Fatal Narco-lancha Collision
A Cádiz court dismissed an investigation into two Guardia Civil officers for the deaths of two agents in a February 9th narco-lancha collision, concluding the officers' deaths were caused solely by the narco-lancha's actions, not resource deficiencies.
Court Dismisses Investigation into Guardia Civil Officers in Fatal Narco-lancha Collision
A Cádiz court dismissed an investigation into two Guardia Civil officers for the deaths of two agents in a February 9th narco-lancha collision, concluding the officers' deaths were caused solely by the narco-lancha's actions, not resource deficiencies.
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48% Bias Score