On 27 May 2026 the Guardia Civil and the Policía Nacional carried out the final phase of Operation Bordafi/Dado with seven searches in Sanxenxo, Poio and Vilaboa.[1] Officers detained nine people as members of a criminal group selling and distributing cocaine, hashish, tobacco and medicines.[2] The investigation began in February 2025 by the Pontevedra Guardia Civil EDOA organised-crime and anti-drug team and the UDYCO drugs and organised-crime unit.[2] A court ordered communicated provisional prison without bail for two detainees, including the association leader.[2] Police identify the association president, of Cuban origin, as the alleged ringleader, with her son and another accomplice also involved.[3] Her son was also detained, but for an earlier offence unrelated to this operation.[1]

The most striking find was in a chalet in Vilaboa listed as the seat of the Asociación Cubano-Gallega Haydée Santamaría.[3] Alongside the hashish officers found 5.1 kg of cocaine, 549 packs of contraband tobacco and more than 30,000 euros in cash.[1] Officers found about 2,000 blisters of more than 150 different medicines, including Rivotril, Lexatin and Lyrica.[1] Officers also seized 15 mobile phones, two tablets, a computer and tools for handling and adulterating drugs.[2]

The association was founded in 2014 and has had no activity since 2020.[3] People close to the president said the medicines were donations for Cuba.[3] Police suspect the medicines were sold illegally to drug users online and at the house, and could also be exported abroad.[1] Investigators identified two organised and very active cells of a single criminal group distributing cocaine, hashish and tobacco.[3]