A network exploiting undocumented immigrant women has been dismantled in Mallorca.

PalmThe Civil Guard has dismantled a criminal organization in Mallorca dedicated to trafficking women for sexual exploitation. The operation resulted in the arrest of five people—four men and one woman—and the rescue of twelve undocumented immigrant women, most of them from South America, especially Colombia. According to the investigation, the group recruited the victims in their countries of origin with false job offers in the hospitality sector in Spain. Once they arrived on the island, they were forced into prostitution under threats, coercion, and constant control, taking advantage of their vulnerability and fear of deportation. The women lived in a constant climate of intimidation, and, as detailed by the Civil Guard, many were forced to use and transport drugs, often at the insistence of clients. This situation prevented them from accessing healthcare, police services, or other social services. The criminal network profited from both direct payments for sexual services and the sale of drugs and sexual enhancers. Investigators believe the organization may have exploited up to fifty women over the years. Once the perpetrators were identified, officers carried out three raids on homes in several municipalities in Mallorca, seizing cash, doses of drugs prepared for sale, and firearms, including shotguns and rifles. Following the arrests, the victim protection protocol was activated. The women were taken to safe houses, where they have begun a comprehensive support process and have been informed of their rights. The investigation remains open, and authorities have not ruled out locating additional members of the network or the emergence of new witnesses who could uncover other recruitment and exploitation methods. The operation was coordinated by the Court of Instruction number 3 of Inca, under the direction of the Prosecutor's Office for Trafficking in Human Beings and Immigration of the Balearic Islands, and involved various specialized units of the Civil Guard.