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How Mallorca Could Tighten Control Over Seized Vehicles

Digital release checks, two-person verification and audits could help Mallorca stop vehicles being removed illegally.

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

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What changes could prevent seized vehicles from being removed illegally in Mallorca?

A stronger digital register for release orders would make it harder to use forged papers. The case also points to the value of two-person verification, camera records at the gate, unannounced audits and closer cooperation with port authorities. Those controls would make illegal removals much harder to carry out.

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