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Arrest at Palma Airport: Playa Operator Suspected of €700,000 COVID Aid Fraud

Why the Arrest Took Place at Son Sant Joan

Police arrested the suspect at Son Sant Joan because he was about to depart on an international flight.

Published: April 21, 2026
Arrest at Palma Airport: Playa Operator Suspected of €700,000 COVID Aid Fraud

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Why was the suspect arrested at Mallorca's airport?

Investigators say the arrest was made at Son Sant Joan because the suspect was about to leave on an international flight. Airports are often used to enforce arrest warrants since police can act before a person leaves the country. In this case, the planned departure made the arrest easier to carry out.

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