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Arrest in Santa Ponça: German suspected of operating a darknet platform

German-Spanish cooperation in Mallorca cybercrime cases

German and Spanish authorities can work together on cybercrime investigations that lead to arrests in Mallorca.

Published: June 04, 2026
Arrest in Santa Ponça: German suspected of operating a darknet platform

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How do German and Spanish authorities work together in Mallorca cybercrime cases?

In cross-border cases, German and Spanish investigators share evidence, coordinate searches and use mutual legal assistance requests. That cooperation can lead to arrests in Mallorca even when the main investigation started in Germany. It also helps police shut down servers and secure digital evidence more quickly.

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