Spanish Police

The Spanish Police (Policía Nacional) are Spain's national police force, responsible for maintaining public order, combating crime, and enforcing laws throughout the country. They are currently newsworthy due to their recent successes in dismantling large-scale criminal operations related to drug trafficking and human exploitation. Recent operations include busting a cocaine trafficking network utilizing 'floating bases' at sea, resulting in the seizure of approximately 10 tonnes of cocaine and the arrest of 105 suspects. They also freed 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution in Palma de Mallorca, arresting 14 individuals involved in the exploitation. Furthermore, they dismantled a gang using swimmers to hide cocaine on ships, seizing almost 2.5 tonnes of the drug, and made their largest cocaine seizure at sea, finding 10 tonnes hidden on a ship near the Canary Islands. These actions highlight the Spanish Police's ongoing efforts to combat international crime and protect vulnerable populations, demonstrating their significance in maintaining national and international security.