Spain police arrest 6 in robberies of LaLiga players’ homes

Spanish police have arrested six suspects in the burglaries of the Madrid homes of eight wealthy individuals, including high rollers Radamel Falcao and Rodrygo Goes.

Five men and a woman were arrested and police seized 10 watches, jewelry, 3,300 euros ($3,600) in cash and two air guns, police said in a statement.

The arrests took place on February 13 but were only revealed this week.

A series of burglaries took place starting in July 2022 in wealthy neighborhoods in and around Madrid, according to police.

Colombian Falcao, a player for Liga club Rayo Vallecano, and Brazilian Rodrygo, who plays for Real Madrid, were among the victims, a police source told Reuters.

Police said the suspects displayed a “high degree of professionalism” by studying videos and photographs shared by players and their entourages on social media to gather information about the layout of houses and hours of operation. absence of their occupants.

The suspects also inspected security systems to determine how to gain entry, police added.

Three of those arrested are in police custody and are being investigated for robbery, theft with violence or intimidation, falsification of documents and money laundering, police said.