In a coordinated effort, the National Police and the Civil Guard have arrested sixteen individuals as part of Operation Fauda-Northpark. This operation focuses on a criminal organization consisting of Moroccan and Spanish nationals, suspected of numerous burglaries in the provinces of Alicante and Murcia. The suspects were apprehended following raids in six locations, including La Murada, Crevillente, and Monteagudo, amid an ongoing investigation of their criminal activities.

The group’s modus operandi involved targeting isolated residences, such as chalets and agricultural warehouses. Authorities discovered that stolen vehicles were often used to facilitate these crimes. Initial reports indicate that the organization is linked to over one hundred forty-five thefts, netting valuables worth in excess of one million euros.

During the operation, police seized a wide range of items including tools, jewellery, and electronics. Furthermore, three stolen vehicles were recovered. The detainees, eleven men and five women, aged from nineteen to fifty-one, now face charges for theft, damage, receiving stolen goods, and belonging to a criminal organisation.

Officials highlight the importance of marking and recording personal belongings to assist in the return of stolen items to their rightful owners. As investigations remain active, the potential for additional arrests continues to loom, signalling a challenging road ahead for this criminal group.