Civil Guard report cover. Operation Swamp

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The fact of defining himself as “the most illegal of illegals is already an inconsistency,” says Bravo, who highlights his dedication to the Civil Guard and that “he has been known for his integrity as the main characteristic associated with his person.” “A person of exceptional integrity who would never carry out or allow any action even close to corruption,” he adds at another point in the writing. He is “extremely discreet and professional in his daily work.”

Bravo denies that tracking beacons have been used illegally , as he himself was heard saying in the audio, or that interrogations have been recorded during the transfer of a detainee. Regarding the comments Whatsapp Database related to the Barracks Case , the now chief brigade chief assures in his communication to Judge Pedraz that “not only has he not seen any episode related to envelopes of money , but he did not have access to money in any way (…) and "Evidently he had no knowledge of any kind about any illegal action carried out by any member of the force." And regarding the statements made to a detainee that he told to his interlocutor, he states that “they are again voluntarily and recklessly false, carried out in the development of a strategic role,” trying to appear “easily corruptible.”  A person present at that procedure confirmed to this medium the statements reported prior to listening to the audio itself. One of Bravo's colleagues thinks he remembers, as will be expanded later, that something was said about a wine. Two others claim not to remember anything.



The non-commissioned officer assures that he did not “dared” to bring these encounters to the attention of his officer . Regarding his boss, Abel Marín, he states that he made certain statements in the conversation whose audios have emerged, being aware of “ the strong fixation” with him that those investigated have and in order to cause a feeling of detachment that would make him gain trust. of the members of the organization. The relationship they maintain between them, he assures, “is extraordinary.” “The non-commissioned officer cannot but feel grateful to be under the orders of said officer” and “to share daily contact with him,” he emphasizes.

According to Bravo, the publication of the information that gave rise to this report “shows unequivocally that everyone (the journalist and the defense) acted together and that their purpose was as intended, carrying out extensive compilations of information from the agents and a "dangerous real control over their lives" and aimed to "separate (the agent) from the investigation ." He also affirms that those investigated as members of criminal organizations and their defenses have attempted to bribe, coerce and extort.