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Spanish Police Bust Drug Gang Led by Scottish Boss

4/9/2026

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Lyons Arrested, Gang Dismantled

Spanish authorities dismantled a criminal drugs gang led by Steven Lyons, a Scottish crime boss.
Steven Lyons, 45, was arrested in Indonesia on March 28 and is being extradited to Spain.
The operation Armorum involved 14 arrests across four countries and 18 searches in Spain.
Police seized cash, documents, and luxury items in Spain.
Authorities are investigating connections with rival gangs and ongoing criminal activities in Europe and the Middle East.

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Hutch Associate Arrested

A 37-year-old associate of Gerry Hutch (the Hutch Organised Crime Group) was arrested in Tias, Canary Islands, under a European Arrest Warrant for extradition to Ireland.
The suspect is believed to manage the gang’s financial operations and has ties to Garda corruption investigations.
Hutch remains under investigation for money laundering and has not been charged.

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Historical Context

In 2007, Operation Task Force targeted the Real IRA, leading to 20 arrests and significant drug seizures. This operation, conducted by the Garda Síochána and international law enforcement, aimed to dismantle organized crime linked to drug trafficking and money laundering. The recent arrests of Steven Lyons and associates illustrate ongoing efforts against such criminal networks in Europe, highlighting the need for continued international cooperation.

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Lyons Arrested, Gang Dismantled

Spanish authorities dismantled a criminal drugs gang led by Steven Lyons, a Scottish crime boss.
Steven Lyons, 45, was arrested in Indonesia on March 28 and is being extradited to Spain.
The operation Armorum involved 14 arrests across four countries and 18 searches in Spain.
Police seized cash, documents, and luxury items in Spain.
Authorities are investigating connections with rival gangs and ongoing criminal activities in Europe and the Middle East.

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