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Major operation underway against radical Islamists in Murcia – multiple arrests

Among the arrests are Spanish nationals, with the investigation related to the radicalisation of individuals in the area.

Last updated: January 20, 2026 2:36 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: January 20, 2026
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A major operation against islamist extremists is currently underway in Murcia, it has emerged.

At least two arrests have already been made in Cartagena, specifically in the districts of La Palma and La Aparecida, reports La Verdad.

Among the arrests are Spanish nationals, with the investigation related to the radicalisation of individuals in the area.

One of the suspects is 20 years old and is studying computer science.

Several police units, sent by the National Court, have been deployed and are continuing to conduct searches in the area.

More to follow…

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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