Joint operation by the Tax Agency and the National Police

• Thirty-three people organized into several "cells" spread throughout Spain have been arrested, and 24 raids and searches have been carried out, resulting in the seizure of more than 300,000 doses of different pharmaceutical compounds, almost €400,000 in cash, and the seizure of 25 bank accounts.

• They obtained this drug and others such as anabolic steroids, hormones or products for erectile dysfunction illegally by importing them from third countries or purchasing them in health centers or pharmacies, with the connivance of those responsible and without presenting the proper medical prescription, to later send them to their closest clients.

June 27, 2025.- Customs Surveillance officers from the Tax Agency, in a joint operation with the National Police, have dismantled a criminal organization dedicated to the illegal sale of semaglutide. Thirty-three individuals organized into several "cells" across Spain have been arrested, and 24 raids and searches have resulted in the seizure of more than 300,000 doses of various pharmaceutical compounds, nearly €400,000 in cash, and the seizure of 25 bank accounts.

They obtained this drug and others, such as anabolic steroids, hormones, or erectile dysfunction products, illegally importing them from third countries or purchasing them from health centers or pharmacies, sometimes with the connivance of those responsible and without presenting the proper medical prescription, and then sending them to their nearest customers.

The investigation began last October after receiving information from the German prosecutor's office in Munich warning of the possible shipment of a package to Spain, originating from a clandestine laboratory in the country, containing illegal medications.

Once the investigation began, investigators confirmed the involvement of several individuals from different locations across the country. They appeared to have illicit drug suppliers as well as numerous clients, all of whom collaborated in the illegal distribution of drugs.

Among the medications allegedly sold by the suspects were various types of anabolic steroids, erectile dysfunction products, growth hormones, and fat-burning drugs. These products originated in various locations abroad, and it was discovered that they were also fraudulently obtained from Spanish pharmacies. At least four establishments were located, collaborating from different parts of the country.

A nurse to deliver medicines to sports centers

The investigations revealed that the organization shipped the drugs on request through courier companies and that it also allegedly collaborated with a nurse, registered in the province of Madrid, who went directly to the clients' homes or to the sports centers where they trained to illicitly supply the drugs. This suspect also performed serum therapy treatments on request, without proper medical supervision and without observing proper hygiene conditions, which could reach prices exceeding 300 euros per session.

The agents' investigation revealed the existence of several "cells" spread across the country that, within the criminal organization, were responsible for fraudulently introducing, storing, and selling the drugs. Once the members of the organization were identified and located, a total of 33 people were arrested in the provinces of Madrid, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona and Seville and 24 entries and searches were carried out -Madrid (11), Malaga (6), Alicante (3), Barcelona (2) and Seville (2)- in which more than 1,000 different drugs were seized, which would make up more than 300,000 doses of different compounds and would have a market value of more than two million euros, 300,000 euros in cash, four knives, an electric defense and 28 electronic devices. In addition, 25 bank accounts allegedly used by the criminal organization were seized during the operation.

Those arrested are charged with belonging to a criminal organization, violating public health, professional intrusion, and money laundering.