Spanish Police Dismantle Far-Right Group Núcleo National Leadership

The Spanish National Police arrested twelve individuals linked to the far-right group Núcleo Nacional in an operation involving raids in seven provinces, including its central headquarters in Madrid. The investigation, coordinated by the General Information Commissariat (CGI), remains open.

The police operation against **Núcleo Nacional** began this Friday with a dozen arrests and searches in **Madrid**, Asturias, Guadalajara, Valladolid, Pontevedra, Burgos, and Alicante. Among the locations searched was the group's central headquarters in the capital. The proceedings are coordinated by the **General Information Commissariat (CGI)** and are not closed: further suspects may be detained or charged in the coming hours.

## Assaults on students in Gijón, the trigger

The investigation relies on incidents attributed to the organization. One of the most cited is a protest in **Gijón** where several students reported being assaulted by members of this radical collective. That episode, along with previous rallies and disturbances in **Madrid** and **Seville**, forms part of the evidence handled by the police.

The group already faced investigations for alleged hate crimes and public disorder. This is not the first time their name has appeared in ongoing legal proceedings.

## From Ceuta to the streets: strategy to capitalize on crisis

Núcleo Nacional attempted to exploit social unrest trinc the **Ceuta** crisis, which saw thousands of migrants enter at the end of July. They organized protests using that argument. The operation comes after months of activity in public spaces and cross-denunciations.

## What the operation implies for the group

Twelve arrests and a raided headquarters leave the organization in a delicate legal situation. The investigation remains open and the case is effectively under seal, although sources consulted by **Europa Press** have not detailed specific charges. Any indictment must be confirmed before a judge.