Seven people were arrested in Asturias on 14 October 2026 in a coordinated police operation on suspicion of drug trafficking and Money laundering . According to consistent reports, two members of the Policía Nacional are among the suspects. The investigation is being conducted in Avilés ; the arrested people are expected to appear before the competent investigating court there.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is considering custodial measures, according to judicial sources. Any possible remand in custody will be decided by the court in Avilés. Officials initially gave no detailed information about the extent of the evidence seized. Regional media report a long-running investigation involving several searches. There are as yet no consistent figures for the type and quantity of drugs seized or the sums of money confiscated.
The main allegations are drug trafficking and money laundering. Some regional reports also cite offences such as disclosure of official secrets, document forgery and illegal possession of firearms. The authorities have not initially confirmed these additional allegations in detail. The presumption of innocence applies to all those accused.
The Jefatura Superior de Policía de Asturias made only brief comments on the operation. According to police sources, internal reviews are under way, as is customary in cases involving Policía Nacional officers accused of offences. Investigators stress that the legal classification may change as proceedings develop and that reliable assessments can be made only after judicial review.
Reports differ on the number of people involved: while police and several news agencies report seven arrests, regional broadcaster RTPA reported eight arrests at one point. The discrepancy may be due to ongoing operations or the inclusion of additional people involved. No official clarification had been issued by the evening.
The events are centred on the greater Avilés and Oviedo areas. Possible links to networks outside Asturias are being investigated but have not been confirmed. The next formal steps are the suspects’ court appearances and a decision on pre-trial detention. The prosecution service and investigators gave no further information, citing the ongoing proceedings.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).