In an investigation that started in 2022, the Police have freed 33 victims, one of them a minor, related to a transnational criminal organization in Spain. In total, 30 people linked to the Chinese triad Tian Xia She were arrested in various provinces: Barcelona (13), Madrid (12), Zaragoza (3), Toledo (1), and La Rioja (1).
The arrested individuals, allegedly involved in human trafficking, drug trafficking, illegal regularization of migrants, and extortion, operated in connection with other countries. During the operation, 14 raids were conducted in Spain and one in Croatia, closing two brothel apartments and dismantling a laboratory dedicated to document forgery.
The triad's branch specialized in drug trafficking, mainly in Zaragoza, employed minors to sell narcotics such as ketamine and 'God's water', a substance popular among the Asian community for sexual disinhibition, costing around 300 euros per dose. The victims, all Asian, were forced into prostitution in brothel apartments in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Zaragoza, under conditions akin to slavery.
The triad also profited from the irregular immigration of Chinese citizens through Balkan routes, transporting them to Central America and finally to the United States. The organization had properties equipped to produce fake passports and visas. Furthermore, it was found that the sexually exploited women were forced to be available all day, without protection during sexual relations, and even subjected to forced abortions.
During the operation, 14 raids were conducted in Spain and one in Croatia, seizing firearms, cash, narcotics, high-end vehicles, and relevant documentation. The investigation revealed that the triad Tian Xia She was a violent and hierarchical network involved in illicit activities such as extortion, settling scores, and debt collection. Exploiting the vulnerability of their victims, they offered a better future outside their home countries, even transporting young women and minors with the intention of being sold to other organizations.
