In a surprising operation carried out by the National Police's Internal Affairs Unit, a sub-inspector stationed at the Maspalomas police station in southern Gran Canaria has been arrested on charges of extortion, coercion, and threats. The officer, known in the police force as "El Luci," has over 20 years of service. His real name remains confidential, according to the Las Palmas newspaper La Provincia.
The National Police, highly respected and appreciated in southern Gran Canaria because without it it would be impossible to have a position of the caliber of Maspalomas, maintains a strict policy of internal control and oversight to guarantee the integrity and professionalism of its officers. Through the Internal Affairs Unit, the behavior of officers is constantly monitored, especially in sensitive areas such as Citizen Security, to detect any irregular or criminal conduct. This unit acts independently and rigorously, investigating with complete confidentiality and speed any reports or indications of corruption, abuse of authority, or infractions within the force.
The case of "El Luci," a deputy inspector at the Maspalomas police station arrested for alleged extortion, coercion, and threats, highlights the importance of these internal control measures. His arrest is a clear example that no one is above the law, not even within law enforcement, and that the National Police is committed to transparency and professional ethics. These control policies are essential to maintaining public trust and ensuring that officers meet the highest standards of conduct.
The investigation, which began several months ago with the collaboration of specialized officers from Madrid, uncovered a disturbing reality: a member of the force who was supposed to ensure public order and citizen safety ended up involved in activities bordering on illegality. According to initial investigations, he allegedly used his position to coerce and extort people linked to drug dealing in the area.
Sources close to the case indicate that the deputy inspector's conduct began to deteriorate some time ago, but it was only this year that his behavior went from questionable to downright suspicious, according to the Las Palmas newspaper La Provincia. The officer had a disciplinary record within the force for misconduct, with several open files pointing to irregularities in his performance, even dating back to his previous tenure in Las Palmas.
According to investigators, "El Luci" allegedly crossed ethical and legal lines, taking advantage of his authority to pressure suspects and witnesses, in a modus operandi that radically deviates from the values that should govern security forces.
