Dutch murder command arrested
By MARCEL VINK

Updated 44 min ago
55 min ago in INTERIOR

MARBELLA - The Spanish police have arrested members of a Dutch murder command in the southern resort of Marbella. The men are suspected of multiple liquidations and are said to be one of the most active 'hitmen' in Europe, according to the authorities.

Police have released footage of the arrests. A total of six people were arrested during the operation, four in Spain and two in the Netherlands. The gang is said to have committed at least ten murders.

According to the authorities, the arrested would be hired by various criminal groups to 'settle outstanding accounts'. The highly professional organization used mobile phones to send encrypted messages.

Four of the suspects were arrested when they traveled from the Netherlands to Spain to do a new 'job'. They carried a semi-automatic pistol with silencer and ammunition, Spanish media report, adding that the Amsterdam police force was also involved in the investigation.

The immediate cause for the joint operation 'Bentley' of the Spanish and Dutch authorities was the liquidation of Abdelhadi Yaqout, known locally as 'Marco', in the night of 20 to 21 January 2019 in Marbella.

The Spaniard of Moroccan origin led a jet set existence on the Spanish south coast. He had several successful catering businesses, but was also deeply involved in international drug trafficking.