The Guardia Civil presented its operational report on 28 August 2026 on the unauthorised techno party in La Granja at the Province of Cáceres published. According to the report, officers recorded ten arrests between 13 and 20 August, more than 30 proceedings initiated for the use and possession of narcotic substances in public, and nearly 100 reports. The report also said that 65 drivers were reported for road traffic offences.
Four of those arrested are suspected of unlawful occupation of property and criminal damage; a further six people are accused of offences involving road safety . The authorities described it as an “illegal party” or techno party, which at times attracted around 3,000 participants and about 1,000 vehicles. The site was reportedly reached partly by crossing open country, and fences were climbed, making it harder to secure the area.
According to the Guardia Civil, a permanent security and traffic operation was in place during the first few days to control access roads, prevent road safety risks and stop further arrivals. Emergency services provided assistance on several occasions; in one case, someone was transferred to hospital. Numerous Minor offences were also recorded, including in connection with drink- and drug-driving.
The event and its clearance have prompted a debate in Cáceres and in Extremadura about protecting sensitive natural areas, the strain on local infrastructure and enforcing permit rules for large events. Municipal representatives and the provincial administration indicated that they were considering preventive measures, closer coordination among security forces and a tougher response to unauthorised camping and damage to private property. However, no such steps have yet been approved.
The report now presented covers Guardia Civil operations between 13 and 20 August. Earlier reports had already described the participants’ gradual departure and the continuation of the police operation. Ongoing investigations and any further administrative or criminal proceedings are in the hands of the competent authorities; statements on these matters are currently described as forthcoming or under review and have yet to be clarified.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).