27 arrested in Spain-Dominican Republic anti-drug operation; councillor resigns in Ibiza
The National Police and Civil Guard dismantle drug trafficking network with 27 arrests across Spain and the Dominican Republic. A PP councillor in Ibiza resigns following the arrest of her husband, linked to money laundering.
Joint anti-drug operation with 27 arrests across two countries
According to lasexta.com, the National Police and Civil Guard have executed an anti-drug operation resulting in 27 arrests across the Dominican Republic and Spain. Four of those arrested were in Ibiza. The investigation identified a corporate network dedicated to laundering proceeds from drug trafficking through the property market.
Corporate money-laundering structure
The criminal gang introduced cocaine into Europe from Panama and Colombia, according to police information. To channel illicit profits, they used a luxury estate agency and made investments in property developments and high-value properties in Ibiza, Marbella and Madrid. Officers carried out 38 searches during which they seized dozens of weapons and blocked 26 bank accounts.
The operation culminated in the seizure of 70 properties, including 16 luxury villas. The volume of assets affected reflects the scale of the organisation and its capacity to invest illicit capital in the high-end property sector.
Councillor's resignation following arrest of her husband
Ana Ferrer Prohías, a councillor for the People's Party at Ibiza Town Council, has relinquished her council seat following the arrest of her husband in the operation. Her husband is being held in provisional detention awaiting trial, positioned in the organisation leader's closest circle according to the investigation.
Ferrer had begun the term as councillor for sport, though she handed over those responsibilities in 2024 citing personal reasons. She maintained her status as councillor, attending plenary sessions and serving as vice-president of the board of directors of the Municipal Sports Foundation. Her resignation came following pressure from the local Socialist Party.
Scale of the operation
The investigation by Spanish authorities made it possible to block 26 bank accounts linked to the organisation and freeze the disposal of 70 properties. The transnational scope of the operation underscores coordination between Spanish security forces and Dominican authorities to dismantle drug trafficking networks that use property investment as a money-laundering vehicle.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)