National Police Operation Uncovers 20-Year Monopoly at Sevilla Airport Taxi Stand
The National Police carried out a large-scale operation at Sevilla-San Pablo Airport, resulting in the arrest of 18 individuals and the investigation of 15 others, all linked to an alleged monopoly controlled by the Asociación Hispalense Solidaridad del Taxi for over 20 years. Charges include threats, coercion, and membership in a criminal organization, marking a significant step toward restoring legality to the taxi service at the terminal
A large deployment of the National Police at Sevilla-San Pablo Airport resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals and the investigation of 15 others linked to alleged illegal activities related to the taxi service at the terminal. The operation, named Aertase, was conducted with the collaboration of various police units, including the Information Brigade, Citizen Security, and the Police Intervention Unit (UIP).
Authorities focused their investigation on the Asociación Hispalense Solidaridad del Taxi, an organization accused of monopolizing control over the airport taxi stand for more than 20 years. According to El Día de Córdoba, the entire board of directors of the organization, led by its president Antonio Velarde Borromeo, was among those detained. The charges include threats, coercion, property damage, and membership in a criminal organization.
The Sevilla airport terminal, one of the most profitable for the sector due to its fixed fares, was reportedly the scene of intimidation and assaults against independent taxi drivers who attempted to operate outside the association's control. This group is also suspected of involvement in similar incidents elsewhere in the city, according to the El Día de Córdoba report.
The alleged monopoly not only limited options for passengers and taxi professionals but also created a restrictive and hostile environment in the local transportation sector. This police operation marks a significant step toward dismantling these practices and restoring legality to an essential regional service. Authorities are currently evaluating legal actions against those involved.
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