Ulldecona: logistic center dismantled with 9 tons of hashish and 10

In the industrial estates of Ulldecona, an unusual movement has been seen: Mossos d'Esquadra entering and exiting with mysterious metal boxes. It was not just any transfer: inside were hidden nine tons of hashish, proof that one of the largest logistics centers in Catalonia had been located and dismantled.

What seems like a movie scenario is the reality of a real operation that has left the Montsià region with the feeling that the fight against drug trafficking is a constant battle and much closer than we would like.

Police operation: phases and arrests

A long and coordinated operation

Between November 2025 and May 2026, the operation was carried out in three phases. Persistence and method were key to focus the investigation and dismantle the criminal structure that used the Ulldecona logistics center.

The police raids were not limited to Montsià but also affected locations as far apart as Sabadell and Fuengirola (Málaga), highlighting the territorial network maintained by this group.

Arrested individuals and profiles

In total, 10 people were arrested: 9 men and 1 woman aged between 24 and 52 years. The diversity of ages and genders reflects the complexity of the criminal group and its organizational capacity.

This group maintained connections with criminal organizations in Andalusia, indicating a deeply rooted drug trafficking operation that goes beyond local borders.

The concealment method and its impact

Metal boxes as a cover

The detail that draws the most attention is the system used to hide the drugs: inside metal boxes. This technique, previously unnoticed, aimed to make detection by police controls more difficult.

A system that, despite this, was not enough to prevent the police intervention, but which raises alarms about the new strategies of drug trafficking.

Consequences for the region

For the local community, the operation represents a clear victory against drug trafficking, especially because the logistics center was in the same region, a fact that surprises and worries in equal measure.

It also serves as a warning since the presence of this type of criminal activity in Ulldecona and its connection with other points in Catalonia and Spain shows the need to be alert.

Details of the logistics center and the investigation

Location and infrastructure

The industrial warehouse in Ulldecona, with enough space to hide tons of hashish, was the main focus. Its strategic location facilitates the transit of goods and connection with other areas.

This infrastructure allowed for large-scale storage and distribution, making it a key point for the organization.

Technical data of the investigation

The police operation combined intelligence tasks, surveillance, and coordinated raids. The use of technology and interregional collaboration was decisive for success.

The data collected will help dismantle not only this point but also disarticulate the criminal network behind it.

The reality is that this case makes it clear that appearances are deceiving and that there is more movement in the Montsià region than it seems. The strategies to hide drugs adapt, and so does the police response.

Source of the article: Editorial | ACN