The National Police has dismantled an organization dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of synthetic drugs in Madrid. Six individuals have been arrested and four searches have been carried out in various locations.
A police operation has led to the dismantling of a branch of the violent youth group Dominican Don’t Play (DDP), which was involved in the trafficking of synthetic drugs in Spain. The intervention, carried out by the National Police, resulted in the arrest of six individuals and four searches at homes located in Madrid, Alcobendas, and San Sebastián de los Reyes. The investigation began in early 2026 after receiving international alerts about a citizen linked to drug trafficking. The inquiries revealed an organized structure with specific roles: a leader, an operational manager, a financial officer, and several logistical collaborators. This scheme allowed for the mobilization of significant shipments, reaching up to five million tablets of synthetic drugs.
The climax of the operation took place on April 28, when agents intercepted the main suspects near a Madrid hotel while they were attempting to make a delivery. They were in possession of approximately 65,000 tablets of MDMA shaped like clouds and over 32 kilograms of a crystalline substance provisionally identified as ketamine.
Subsequent searches revealed a clandestine laboratory where the drugs were being manufactured. In this location, tools such as manual presses for creating tablets, dies, punches, and chemical materials necessary for production were found. Additionally, during the inspections, other narcotics such as 2C-B, LSD, as well as imitation weapons and over 34,000 euros in cash were discovered.
The six arrested face charges for belonging to a criminal organization and crimes against public health; five have been placed in preventive detention while investigations into their criminal activities continue. This operation is part of the ongoing effort by the Spanish government to combat organized drug trafficking that has been growing in recent years, similar to previous operations that successfully dismantled similar networks with international connections.
The fight against illegal trafficking not only affects criminal organizations but also seeks to protect public health in light of the increasing consumption of these dangerous substances among young people. Citizens can collaborate by reporting suspicious activities to the relevant local number or visiting nearby police stations for more information on how to help keep their communities safe.
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