Authorities dismantle major drug trafficking ring involving prison inmates

On November 5, 2026, authorities launched an operation dubbed "Plegma" to dismantle a major drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 26 to 28 individuals. The operation resulted in the seizure of 233.5 kilograms of narcotics. Among those detained are current convicts and individuals awaiting trial, with investigators discovering that at least two inmates were managing distribution operations from within the Central Prisons. Reports indicate a power struggle within the criminal group, which led to the discovery of the illicit activity following the analysis of text messages sent to a warehouse keeper.

Legal and financial consequences are mounting as authorities have frozen suspects' assets, with confiscated funds rising from an initial 100,000 euros to 350,000 euros. Among the detainees is an individual of Turkish descent found in possession of a pistol, who is scheduled to appear in court. While key leaders remain unidentified, the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime continues to search for the masterminds behind the operation. The case remains ongoing as authorities process judicial warrants to further dismantle the network and identify additional accomplices involved in the distribution.