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Police in the Son Banya shanty town in Palma, Mallorca
Police in Son Banya on Tuesday.
Son Banya drugs clans had stocked up because of the weather forecast
When there are bad weather alerts, purchases are made earlier, and the police know they are.
Police operation against drugs in Son Banya, Palma Mallorca
National Police and Guardia Civil combined operation.
New police operation against Mallorca's 'drugs supermarket'
One hundred officers involved.
Two years demanded for police officer accused of tipping off Son Banya drugs clan
A huge quantity of cocaine was disposed of ahead of a major operation.
Living in a shack - More shanties than ever in Palma
An estimated ten per cent increase in the number of shanties over the past four years.
Sentences totalling 442 years sought for Mallorca's largest ever drugs network
The massive police operation last October resulted in the arrest of 51 people who will go on trial.
Spanish flags at the Son Banya shanty town in Palma, Mallorca
Spanish flags at the Son Banya shanty town.
The clans seeking to control Son Banya's drugs trade
A new layout, replete with LED lighting, has made the shanty town more 'customer-friendly'.
Taking down barricades at the Son Banya 'drugs supermarket' in Palma, Mallorca
Taking down the barricades on Wednesday.
The barricade fortification of the Son Banya 'drugs supermarket' is coming down
The fortifications are likely to prove to be counterproductive.
Son Banya shanty town in Palma, Mallorca
There has been no dominant clan in Son Banya since the fall of 'La Paca'.
Police warning to Son Banya drugs clans - The fortification is "a big mistake"
The massive barricade, the police believe, is indicative of the lack of a dominant clan in the shanty town.
Rubbish as part of the 'fortification' of the Son Banya shanty town in Palma, Mallorca
The barricade of burnt-out vehicles and rubbish.
The 'fortification' of Mallorca's drugs supermarket
The previous fortification was dismantled; the new one is that much stronger.
Son Banya in Palma, Mallorca
Son Banya. Some Spanish flags flying for the Euros.
Police concern because of increased adulteration of cocaine for sale in Son Banya
The drugs clans are having to pay some 5,000 euros per kilo more for cocaine.
Police in Son Banya, Palma Mallorca
Police in Son Banya.
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- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”