The National Police has arrested in Arrecife two people as alleged perpetrators of crimes against workers' rights and against the rights of foreign citizens within the framework of Operation Ceviche after dismantling a clandestine workshop dedicated to welding work.
The investigation began at the beginning of the month of February, when the agents became aware, thanks to citizen collaboration, of the possible existence of a clandestine workshop in the capital of Lanzarote that employed workers in an irregular administrative situation.
An inspection managed to identify workers in extreme precarity
The agents carried out an inspection inside the establishment during its operating hours, where they identified three foreign workers in an irregular situation. These were performing welding tasks without having the mandatory safety and protection measures.
During the inspection, areas set up for sleeping were also located, with several beds, which evidenced conditions of extreme precariousness and a possible situation of labor exploitation.
The investigation allowed to confirm the existence of a clandestine business activity, in which labor rights were seriously violated, as well as the safety and dignity of the workers.
The detained persons were placed at judicial disposal
The police operation culminated with the arrest of two people as alleged perpetrators of the aforementioned crimes, who were placed at the disposal of the competent judicial authority.
Likewise, of the facts, transfer was given to the Labor and Social Security Inspectorate.
The National Police maintains its firm commitment in the fight against any form of labor exploitation, especially in those cases in which situations of vulnerability, clandestinity, and absence of dignified working conditions concur.
Citizen collaboration
If they have knowledge, indication or suspicion of criminal activities, they can report it through the website www.policía.es in the section “Collaborate”, where the information will be treated confidentially by specialists of the National Police.
