A woman has filed a criminal complaint with an investigating court in Elx, accusing National Police officers of forcing entry into her home by mistake during an anti-drugs operation in the Carrús district. The complaint alleges breaches of fundamental rights, including the inviolability of the home and personal liberty.

According to the filing, the incident happened at around 6.20am on 17 March while she was at home with her grandchildren, aged six and eleven. Her lawyers claim between 12 and 15 officers broke down the door without presenting a warrant, entered with firearms and handcuffed her for about 20 minutes while asking for a man she says she does not know.

Police sources have acknowledged that officers entered the wrong address but insist the mistake was identified “within seconds” and that no search took place. They say the operation had been authorised by a judge and targeted a neighbouring property, adding that handcuffing the woman was in line with standard safety protocols.

The complaint also cites alleged psychological harm to the woman and the children, as well as damage to the front door, which she says she has had to replace herself. Her legal team is seeking a criminal investigation and the identification of the officers involved. Police state that any material damage would fall under the civil liability of the Interior Ministry.