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Spain rushes police reinforcements to Costa del Sol after 'torture chamber' and gangland shooting spree

From the Newshound archive · first published 24 September 2026 · last updated 25 September 2026.

Seven of those arrested and remanded in custody on torture and kidnapping charges are seen here, as Spain deploys extra officers to the Costa del Sol following the Estepona discoveries and a string of gangland shootings.
Seven of those arrested and remanded in custody on torture and kidnapping charges are seen here, as Spain deploys extra officers to the Costa del Sol following the Estepona discoveries and a string of gangland shootings.
All seven suspects remanded in custody on torture and kidnapping charges had prior criminal records, with investigators believing the crimes were driven by a drug-related act of retribution.
All seven suspects remanded in custody on torture and kidnapping charges had prior criminal records, with investigators believing the crimes were driven by a drug-related act of retribution.

Spanish authorities have deployed a surge of National Police officers to Malaga province after a naked, bloodied man fled a plastic-lined 'narco torture chamber' screaming 'they want to kill me' in the resort town of Estepona. A second victim was discovered bound to a chair inside the villa, which had been lined with plastic sheeting and equipped with pliers and hammers to destroy forensic evidence. Seven Georgian nationals have been jailed for torture and kidnapping after police responded to a late-night welfare call on September 5. Investigators believe the attacks were motivated by a drug-related dispute, with both victims and perpetrators known to police.

Spanish sub-delegate Javier Salas confirmed the existing Plan Costa del Sol security operation will be expanded 'with more officers and a greater police presence' in Malaga.

Spanish authorities are considering involving Interpol to hunt remaining gang members, as the plastic sheeting used in the torture room was routinely burned to eliminate all biological evidence.

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