Two Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder of Vila Olímpica Crime Figure in Barcelona
Two individuals were sentenced to 20 years in prison for the contract killing of Valentín Moreno in Barcelona, shedding light on organized crime links to Colombia.
- On November 18, 2021, Valentín Moreno was murdered in Sant Adrià de Besòs, a crime tied to organized crime networks in Barcelona.
- The court sentenced a Colombian hitman and his local accomplice to 20 years each for their roles in the contract killing of Moreno.
- The murder of Moreno, linked to the Vila Olímpica area, raises concerns about the influence of Colombian criminal groups in Barcelonas underworld.
Por Qué Es Relevante
This case highlights the troubling intersection of international crime and local violence, as Colombian criminal organizations extend their reach into European cities like Barcelona, impacting public safety and law enforcement efforts.