# Police dismantle burglary gangs in Madrid and Catalonia 10 October 2026 at 15:24 > Eight people have been arrested following a joint operation by the Civil Guard and Mossos d'Esquadra targeting daytime villa robberies. The [Civil Guard]() and [Mossos d'Esquadra]() have dismantled two criminal groups responsible for a series of home burglaries across [Madrid]() and [Catalonia](). Eight individuals, six men and two women, were arrested for robbery, forgery, and criminal group membership. Operating from Catalonia, the suspects targeted villa developments during the day. Men forced windows to steal jewelry, watches, and cash while women acted as lookouts. Four arrests occurred in Madrid, where agents recovered stolen items in a temporary flat. The joint investigation, active since August, revealed the groups committed up to four robberies daily using false documents. While eight are in custody, the operation remains open as police continue to investigate further links and potential new arrests. #CrimeNews #SpainPolice #Burglary [#Madrid]() [#Catalonia]() ## Related news ## [Woman dies after eviction in Madrid's Retiro]() 8 October 2026 at 11:55 ## [Maricarmen Abascal dies aged 87 after eviction]() 8 October 2026 at 08:20 ## [Madrid judge probes Air Europa rescue case]() 7 October 2026 at 14:52 ## [Puigdemont arrest warrants suspended by Llarena]() 6 October 2026 at 13:49 ## [Constitutional Court grants amnesty to Dolors Bassa]() 6 October 2026 at 12:19