One of the biggest 'narcos' in Spain arrested in Morocco with ten tons of hashish seized and 86 arrests

A macro-operation by the National Police has put an end to the escape of one of the largest hashish drug traffickers in Spain, who has been located and arrested in Tangier (Morocco) after fleeing last March to evade justice. The operation left a balance of more than ten tons of drugs seized and a total of 86 arrests.

The narcotic substance was introduced through the Spanish coast from Morocco and was subsequently transported to Madrid for safekeeping and subsequent distribution throughout Spain and Europe, as reported by the National Police.

The leader is Juan Carlos T. B., alias Moreno, and he has been arrested after an investigation by the Central Drug and Organized Crime Unit (Udyco) that began at the beginning of 2025 which, in different phases, has allowed the dismantling of seven drug storage points in Madrid, Guadalajara and Valencia and the seizure of a total of 10.8 tons of hashish and 20 kilos of marijuana buds.

The leader of the criminal organization left his luxury development in Madrid in March 2026 and had been missing since then, until he was located in Tangier on October 8 thanks to an international arrest warrant, as reported by the National Police.

The leader of the network was listed as an employee of a graphic arts company for years from which he received monthly salaries of more than 5,000 euros net, despite the fact that he did not carry out effective work activity, according to the investigation.

Currently, he is in prison in Morocco, waiting for his extradition to Spain. The operation has been directed by the Instruction Section, Plaza 1 of the National Court, after becoming aware of the use of encrypted messaging platforms.

The investigation has confirmed that the income they had from criminal activity was returned to the legal monetary market by granting fraudulent loans, falsifying payrolls and invoices in shell companies, as well as investing in luxury properties and vehicles.