On October 7, 2026, the Madrid Municipal Police reported significant progress in their fight against drug trafficking, having dismantled 35 drug houses, known locally as narcopisos, this year. This marks a 41% increase compared to the same period last year, with 12 additional arrests, totaling 77 individuals apprehended.
The drugs seized include 37.6 kg of hashish, 26.6 kg of marijuana (along with 800 plants), 18.1 kg of cocaine, and 5.4 kg of MDMA/ecstasy (including 264 pills), among other substances. Additionally, police confiscated ten firearms, 20 large knives, two tasers, an electric knuckle duster, and approximately €85,000 in cash, along with stolen documents and various drug manufacturing equipment.
Puente de Vallecas emerged as the district with the highest number of drug houses dismantled, with 13 interventions, followed by Carabanchel with 12. The operations are often conducted in collaboration with the National Police, relying heavily on community reports to address drug sales in residential areas, which contribute to surrounding criminal activity.
Key Interventions and Operations
Among the notable operations was Operation Granda II, which led to the dismantling of three drug houses in the neighborhoods of Portazgo and Palomeras Bajas. This operation, which began in March 2025 and concluded in February 2026, involved extensive surveillance of a family clan linked to drug trafficking.
During a recent visit to the Integrated Police Station in Puente de Vallecas, Sanz highlighted the importance of complex police investigations and community collaboration in tackling these drug houses. She noted that dismantling these operations not only disrupts drug distribution but also enhances safety and community coexistence in affected neighborhoods.
Statistics on Drug-Related Crime
From January to August 2026, the Municipal Police arrested a total of 637 individuals for public health offenses, reflecting a 40.6% increase from 453 arrests during the same period last year. The police also filed approximately 5,200 reports for drug possession and consumption, up from 4,868 in the previous year.
These ongoing efforts underscore the commitment of Madrid's local authorities to combat drug-related crime and improve public safety.
