Dutch Contract Killer Arrested in Spain, Two More Suspects Sought
Granada, Spain– A Dutch man suspected of being a contract killer has been arrested in Spain in connection with amurder that took place over a year ago. The arrest, announced by Spanish National Police on Thursday, marks a significant development in the investigation of a targeted killing inGranada.
The victim, a Spanish man, was shot multiple times in his car near his home in Granada in 2023. Police believe theassailants were part of a three-person hit team that traveled from the Netherlands specifically to carry out the murder.
The arrested suspect, whose identity has not been released, is believed to have been a key member of the hit team.Spanish authorities are now actively searching for two additional Dutch suspects believed to be involved in the crime.
The investigation, which has been ongoing for over a year, has revealed a complex web of connections involving drug trafficking and a criminal organization.While the motive behind the murder remains unclear, authorities suspect it may be linked to a dispute within the drug trade.
“This arrest is a major step forward in our investigation,” said a spokesperson for the Spanish National Police. “We are committed to bringing all those responsible for this heinous crime to justice.”
Theinvestigation has highlighted the growing international reach of organized crime, with Dutch criminal organizations increasingly involved in activities across Europe.
The arrest of the Dutch suspect and the ongoing search for the two other suspects underscore the importance of international cooperation in combating transnational crime.
Further investigation is ongoing.
References:
*NL Times. (2024, October 10). Dutch contract killer held for Spain murder from 2023; Two more Dutch suspects wanted. [Online article]. Retrieved from https://www.nltimes.nl/news/2024/10/10/dutch-contract-killer-held-for-spain-murder-from-2023-two-more-dutch-suspects-wanted
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