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Luxury Cars from Police Depots: How a Gang Has Smuggled Vehicles to Germany Since 2015

The Security Gaps Exposed in Mallorca’s Police Depots

A Mallorca court case revealed weak paper checks, limited verification and poor control of vehicle release procedures.

Published: April 22, 2026
Luxury Cars from Police Depots: How a Gang Has Smuggled Vehicles to Germany Since 2015

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What security weaknesses do police depots in Mallorca need to fix?

The case pointed to several weak spots, especially paper documents without secure digital verification and release chains that were not checked at multiple stages. It also showed how busy depot staff can be forced to rely too heavily on the apparent authenticity of court paperwork. Better logging, visual checks and independent audits would reduce the risk.

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