A joint operation of the National Police and the Civil Guard has dismantled in Grenade a Criminal Network dedicated to War weapons traffic. There are three detainees. The organization network had a underground shooting gallery underground so that drug traffickers test the material before purchase.
The special operation, which the Government delegate in Andalusia, Pedro Fernández, has included 11 records in Loja, Moraleda de Zafayona and Granada Capital. The three detainees have numerous history and are accused of illicit possession of weapons, weapons deposit, crimes against public health and belonging to criminal organization.
The organization was dedicated to the sale and distribution of all kinds of weapons, especially of war, to criminal organizations dedicated to drug trafficking, which used them to attack and defend against rival bands. The drug traffickers paid about 7,000 for each gun and up to 11,000 for a rifle.
In the registration of one of the homes the agents discovered the first clandestine shooting gallery located in Spain. It was handmade and rudimentary, with basic tools, so as not to raise suspicions. He had a great depth – he accessed her by descending three levels underground – and the chosen location was perfect to prevent the sound of the detonations from alerting the neighbors and security forces.
The gallery was used to prove the acquired weapons, which were then sold to criminal organizations and criminal groups, according to a note from the Interior Ministry. During their registration, the researchers observed several bullets embedded in the ground wall. The state of the gallery confirmed its current and usual use.
In addition, an authentic war arsenal has been intervened: three assault rifles, a subfusil, six short weapons, a semi -automatic shotgun, a bulletproof vest, a conversion kit gun to subfusil, two simulated guns, a gun cannon, a simulated grenade and a compressed air carbine.
Several loaders have also been seized – assault rifles, subfusiles and high capacity guns – a large amount of ammunition of different calibers and abundant metal and non -metallic cartridge, as well as more than 60,000 euros in cash and two plantations Indoor of marijuana.
Underground shooting gallery.
Messaging sales
Most weapons were hidden and buried In a plot with chabolist construction in the Almanjayar polygonon the outskirts of Granada. The place had been looking at the security forces for some time. After numerous operational activities at different parts of the Andalusian geography, the homes of the investigated and the horsepades of the weapons in Granada Capital, Loja and an urbanization of Moraleda de Zafayona were placed.
The organization sold weapons of war through Encrypted messaging applications. They offered various weapons of war (assault rifles, subfusiles and automatic guns), in addition to police shotguns, ammunition, loaders, bulletproof vests and other type of tactical material. Once they contacted the buyers, They recorded videos testing weapons to demonstrate its proper functioning. The network extreme security measures and used technical and personal means to hinder the police work and surveillance.
The National Police and the Civil Guard have stressed that with this operation we have been able commit crimes of extreme gravity against the security of people ».
