officers have arrested two young men in and for allegedly making false bomb threats against two Spanish airports. The arrests, announced on Friday 16 October 2026, followed an investigation into calls made in September 2026.
The suspects reportedly used artificial intelligence to distort their voices and manipulated caller identifiers to hide their location. They allegedly registered for VoIP services using stolen identity data and are accused of threats, extortion and disorder.
The operation, led by the , involved searches of homes and the seizure of electronic devices. Investigators are now examining potential links to swatting practices after the threats caused significant operational disruption.