Overview
- The joint Policía Nacional–Mossos operation unfolded on Tuesday across Barcelona and Tarragona provinces, with searches in Barcelona, L’Hospitalet, Cubelles and Salou.
- ABC reports that Joel Alexander M., known as “Booking” and described by investigators as the gang’s European head, was arrested in Salou, and that Walter Yasmani F., “Pukita,” was also detained.
- Police seized firearms, knives, drugs, cash and mobile devices during the raids, and the investigation remains under judicial secrecy.
- Initial accusations include attempted homicide, robbery with violence and drug offenses tied to a February shooting in L’Hospitalet, according to investigators.
- Authorities say the Trinitarios are linked to violent assaults and drug trafficking in Catalonia, and further arrests are expected as the macrooperation continues.