Spanish National Police arrest a fugitive wanted by Italy for his links to drug trafficking crimes

Spanish National Police officers have arrested in Barcelona a fugitive wanted by the Italian authorities for allegedly leading a criminal organisation called “Nettuno” dedicated to drug trafficking and for which he faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. During the search carried out at his home, they found material related to similar events such as precision scales, different quantities of narcotic substances and documentation hidden in various rooms of the house.

The investigation began once the agents learned that one of the leaders of a criminal organization dedicated to international drug trafficking, after fleeing from Italy, could be hiding in our country.

Documentation hidden in compartments of the home

As the investigation progressed, they were able to determine that this man was residing in the Barcelona municipality of Vilanova I La Geltrú and that he had a European Arrest Warrant for Surrender. Once his home was located, a device was established that allowed his arrest and a search of his home. Inside, the agents found a large bag of marijuana as well as multiple doses of cocaine, precision scales and various documents hidden in various rooms of the house.

Agents from the General Police Headquarters, the General Police Headquarters of Information, the Barcelona Police Brigade and the SIRENE Office have participated in this investigation, leading to the arrest of this man who faces up to 20 years in prison. All of this has been carried out within the framework of an international operation coordinated and led by Italy in which Spain, Albania and the United Kingdom have participated, managing to dismantle the criminal organisation with a total of 20 arrests.

He multiplied his profits under threats

The events for which the detainee is wanted took place from December 2018 to August 2019 in Rome, when the fugitive, as a relevant member of the criminal organization called “Nettuno” was in charge of making agreements for drug shipments and deliveries. They were then distributed to buyers and consumers of Nigerian origin using violent methods at the time of payment, thus obtaining a higher profit than agreed upon under threats.