Spanish authorities dismantled the neo-Nazi group Núcleo Nacional on Friday following a coordinated police operation that resulted in 14 arrests and 12 property searches across the country, Euronews.com reported.
The nationwide sweep targeted the organization’s central headquarters in Madrid alongside locations in Asturias, Valladolid, Guadalajara, Pontevedra, and Alicante. Investigators accuse the detained individuals of illicit association and hate crimes directed against vulnerable groups and opposing ideologies.
Court officials coordinated the investigation, which focused on dismantling an active recruitment and indoctrination structure aimed at youth and minors. Police stated the group allegedly incited younger members to commit acts of violence and discrimination through both digital platforms and in-person meetings.
During the 12 property searches, law enforcement agents seized a substantial inventory of radical and supremacist material alongside a dangerous cache of prohibited items. The confiscated arsenal included more than 20 firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, bladed weapons, extensible batons, tasers, tactical shields, and various blunt objects.
Following the raids, the presiding judge imposed strict precautionary measures on all 14 suspects. The restrictions include passport surrenders, travel bans preventing departure from Spain, and mandatory weekly court appearances.
Five individuals were arrested in Madrid, three in Asturias, two in Valladolid, and one each in Guadalajara, Pontevedra, Burgos, and Alicante.
The instructing magistrate issued a formal order mandating the complete cessation of Núcleo Nacional activities. Authorities executed the closure and sealing of the group’s physical headquarters located in Madrid, Burgos, and Valladolid.
In addition to the physical shutdowns, the court ordered the immediate blocking of all digital profiles and content associated with the group across social media networks. The judicial measures aim to sever the organization’s communication channels and prevent further online recruitment.
The court proceedings and judicial supervision continue as the investigation enters its next phase.
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