Five Jaén officers released on provisional liberty under investigation for drug trafficking

A judge has granted provisional liberty to five national police officers arrested in Jaén as part of an investigation into drug trafficking.

Five Jaén officers released on provisional liberty under investigation for drug trafficking

A magistrate has agreed to the provisional release of five National Police Corps officers arrested in the province of Jaén. The uniformed officers are being investigated for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network.

The detention of the five officers took place as part of an operation against drug trafficking carried out in the area. The agents, belonging to different units of the national police, were arrested following an investigation that had detected signs of their collaboration with a network engaged in drug trafficking.

According to judicial sources, the investigating judge overseeing the case has decided to release the five arrested officers, although with precautionary measures. The decision was made after taking statements from the defendants in judicial proceedings.

The investigation remains open and further arrests cannot be ruled out. The case has generated particular impact due to the involvement of officers from the state security forces and bodies in criminal activities related to drug trafficking.

Source: ABC

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