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Ten Núcleo Nacional members released with travel restrictions
A court in Gijón released ten members of Núcleo Nacional after they were arrested in a police operation on Friday.
The judge ordered them to surrender their passports, stay in Spain and report weekly to the court.
They are under investigation over suspected incitement to hatred, illegal association and unlawful possession of weapons; the allegations could change as the investigation proceeds.
Police searched locations in seven Spanish provinces, including the group's headquarters in Madrid.
The reports disagree on the total number arrested, giving figures of at least 12 and at least 14.
The ten people released remain under investigation, and the court case will continue.
A court in Gijón released ten Núcleo Nacional members detained in a police operation, subject to travel restrictions and other measures.
They must remain in Spain, surrender their passports and report to court weekly.
The judge is investigating possible offences including incitement to hatred, unlawful association and illegal possession of weapons.
Police carried out simultaneous searches in seven Spanish provinces; reports differ on the total number of people detained.
- Who
- Ten members of the far-right group Núcleo Nacional.
- What
- They were released with restrictions including a ban on leaving Spain, passport withdrawal and weekly court appearances.
- When
- They appeared before the court on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
- Where
- The order was issued by Investigating Court No. 1 in Gijón, Spain.
- Why
- The judge considered that the investigated acts could constitute incitement to hatred, unlawful association and illegal possession of weapons.
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Police carried out a simultaneous operation in seven Spanish provinces and detained members of Núcleo Nacional.
Ten detainees appeared before a court in Gijón and were released with precautionary measures.
- Released
- 10 Núcleo Nacional members
- Court
- Investigating Court No. 1 in Gijón
- Restrictions
- Ban on leaving Spain, passport withdrawal and weekly court appearances
- Operation locations
- Asturias, Madrid, Guadalajara, Burgos, Alicante, Pontevedra and Valladolid
- Detentions reported
- At least 14 in 20minutos; at least 12 in El Confidencial
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