Alleged drug lord from Son Banya remanded in custody

Raid in Son Banya: Man Alleged to Have a Leading Role Remanded in Custody

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Early Thursday morning, investigators searched several addresses in the Son Banya district near Palma. On site, about one hundred officers from the National Police and the Civil Guard were deployed, according to investigators. The aim was a network believed to have controlled the sale of narcotics in the neighborhood.

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During the operations, police said that several drug selling points were closed, large quantities of narcotics and cash were seized. A man who bears the nickname El Vito in the scene is thought by investigators to have a leading role and was arrested. A judge in Palma subsequently ordered remand in custody.

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Four detainees released

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Initially several people were taken into provisional custody during the operation. Four of them were released again within a short time, according to judicial sources. Investigators continue focusing on how the structures in the district are organized and whether there are connections to other rings outside Palma.

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A district with a reputation – and many questions

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Son Banya has been a hotspot for years. Conversations with residents read like pages from a folder of stories: suspicious looks, occasional clashes, but also people simply trying to live their daily lives. The shop owner near the operation zone said that people had hoped something like this would happen, but whether it will change will only be seen in weeks.

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The investigators emphasize that the accused is currently a suspect; a case has been opened against him and the judiciary must examine the charges. The case is being overseen by the public prosecutor's office; further details will be released by the police once procedures are completed.

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Outlook

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For residents and authorities, the situation remains tense. Such large-scale raids send a clear signal, but long-term impact usually becomes apparent only through ongoing investigative work, prevention, and social measures on the ground. In the coming days, further information about searches, items seized, and the exact sequence of events is expected.

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A final line: What remains is one arrest, a judge who orders remand in custody, and many open questions in a district hoping for change – or at least for calm.