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Spanish Police Arrest Trio in International Opium Trafficking

2/22/2026

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Spanish police arrested three men in January for allegedly shipping dried opium poppy capsules, including to the United States.
The suspects are linked to illegal drug trafficking and have remained in custody since their arrest.
They face charges related to public health violations.
The investigation showed they mailed these substances across Spain and internationally.

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Story summary

Spanish police arrested three men in January for allegedly shipping dried opium poppy capsules, including to the United States.
The suspects are linked to illegal drug trafficking and have remained in custody since their arrest.
They face charges related to public health violations.
The investigation showed they mailed these substances across Spain and internationally.