Dirección General de la Policía

The Dirección General de la Policía (Spanish National Police) is a national law enforcement agency in Spain. Recent news highlights its involvement in several key areas. Firstly, the agency is defending the security of the digital DNI (national identity card) application, MiDNI, after the Junta Electoral Central suspended its use for voting. The Interior Ministry, presumably relying on police assurances, insists the application is secure. Secondly, the Policía Nacional arrested a Ukrainian citizen in Alicante on a European Arrest Warrant, accused of espionage for Russia in Germany. This demonstrates the agency's role in international law enforcement and counter-espionage efforts. Finally, the agency is likely involved in the reopened investigation into a 2006 murder case in Lleida, indicating its continued responsibility for investigating cold cases and pursuing justice for past crimes. These events underscore the Dirección General de la Policía's diverse responsibilities in maintaining national security, enforcing laws, and cooperating internationally.