By Isha Sesay • Published: 16 Jan 2020 • 11:21
The National Police have arrested 12 members of a violent gang. Credit: José Luis Crispín
THE National Police have confirmed that they have arrested several members of a violent German biker gang who were dedicated to trafficking drugs across Spain.
It is reported that 12 members of the ‘United Tribuns Nomads’ gang have been arrested today (January 16) in various locations in the country, including Barcelona, Tarragona, Mallorca and Valencia.
According to investigators, the criminal group grew to considerable size over the last few years and controlled the drug chain thanks to their connections with nightclubs and brothels, where some of their members even worked in the security teams.
The gang had initially chosen Mallorca to be their criminal base but have since expanded to Madrid, Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Valencia and Tenerife. In addition, they have international connections with Germany, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Italy, Switzerland, Thailand and Turkey, where their members are linked to extremely violent criminals.
The gang also took part in violent clashes with rival groups, including known hooligans from the Real Club Deportivo Mallorca.
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