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Major raid in Palma and Son Banya: How extensive is the network behind the 17 arrests?

Why Money Laundering Matters in Mallorca Drug Investigations

Mallorca investigations often go beyond drugs to trace property deals, shell companies and hidden financial links.

Published: April 22, 2026
Major raid in Palma and Son Banya: How extensive is the network behind the 17 arrests?

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Why do police raids in Mallorca often focus on money laundering as well as drugs?

Drug trafficking networks often rely on financial structures to move and hide profits, so investigators look beyond dealers and seized cash. In Mallorca, that can mean checking property purchases, company records and possible use of intermediaries to disguise the money trail.

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