The National Police have arrested 13 alleged members of a criminal organization operating in the province of Ciudad Real, who are attributed with 27 robberies with violence in homes and establishments. The investigation revealed that the group prowled the area with a well-defined structure, using violent methods to steal money and valuables. Citizen collaboration and police intelligence work were key to dismantling the gang. The detainees, of various nationalities, have been placed at the disposal of the judicial authorities.
How geolocation and pattern analysis caught the thieves 🗺️
The dismantling of this gang was not a matter of chance. The agents used geolocation systems to track the suspects' movements, combined with criminal pattern analysis using police intelligence software. The cross-referencing of call data, vehicle routes, and assault times allowed for establishing a map of criminal activity. This technical approach, based on data mining and coordinated surveillance, was decisive in identifying the 13 members and anticipating their next strikes in the province.
So organized they even had office hours for stealing 😂
The most curious thing about the case is that the gang seemed like a company: 13 employees, a hierarchical structure, and a business plan based on emptying other people's houses. According to the Police, the group prowled the area with such discipline that they almost looked like tax inspectors. Of course, their human resources department did not contribute to Social Security. Now, instead of a performance bonus, they will receive a guided tour of the courthouse, courtesy of citizen collaboration.