The police can stop now eight Spanish is that fought in Ukraine in the pro-Russian side and had already returned to the country, the Ministry of Interior.
According to the ministry, is the first operation police conducted in Europe against the activities of foreign fighters in the Ukrainian conflict.
The arrests took place early in the morning in several Spanish regions.
Those arrested were displaced Ukraine in 2014 to join the pro-Russian separatist groups in the side fighting for the independence of the Ukrainian regions of Lugansk and Donetsk.
The operation, which remains open, culminates several investigations led police the Spanish National Court.
The detainees are accused of crimes of cooperation or complicity in killings and murders carried out by groups that came together during their stay on Ukrainian territory and possession and storage of weapons and explosives.
Police also estimated that their activities may constitute crimes that compromise peace and independence of the State, being Spaniards who violate the neutrality of the country.
While in Ukraine eight Spaniards spread through social networks and exhibited his training paramilitary uniforms, assault rifles, devices and explosive devices.
They spoke in favor of the armed struggle of the secessionists facts which, according to police, have had an impact on attracting and recruiting future fighters.
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