100 torture photos seized from Glasgow Lyons gang Spanish apartment

The images were found at a property in Fuengirola during raids targeting suspected members of the Lyons gang on the Costa del Sol last month.

A joint investigation between Spanish and Scottish authorities has been ongoing for more than two years.

Detectives in both countries are now working to identify the victims depicted in the photographs.

The images reportedly show severe injuries, including broken limbs, head trauma, and other signs of violence.

A source familiar with the investigation said to the BBC: "Investigators haven't been able to find out yet if the crimes evidenced by the photos were committed in Spain or elsewhere.

"It seems more likely at this stage they were committed outside of Spain but they have been sent through Interpol to Police Scotland and detectives in both countries are currently conducting more inquiries.

"It's also possible of course, but unlikely, that the photos have been taken from the internet and were being used to instil fear in rivals and enemies of the Lyons gang."

The photographs were discovered hidden inside a piece of furniture during the search.

Copies have been shared with the investigating judge in Malaga, who is leading the case against seven individuals arrested in connection with the Lyons gang.

This is the same judge who issued the European Arrest Warrant for the alleged gang leader, Steven Lyons.

Mr Lyons was detained in Amsterdam after being deported from Bali.

The 45-year-old was taken into custody in March after arriving in Indonesia from Singapore and now faces extradition to Spain.

Scottish national Steven Lyons being escorted by police officers at Bali police HQ (Image: Sonny Tumbelaka/AFP via Getty Images)

His wife, Amanda, was also arrested in Dubai and is facing extradition proceedings.

Spain's Guardia Civil has stated that the Lyons network in Spain had been taken apart, following raids primarily on the Costa del Sol and in Barcelona.

Authorities seized electronic devices, large sums of cash, company records, luxury watches, and cryptocurrency wallets during the operation.

Dubbed Operation Armorum, the investigation has also led to assets being frozen in Turkey.

So far, 15 people have been arrested across several countries.

The wider investigation into the Lyons group has now spanned three years, involving close cooperation between Police Scotland and Spanish authorities.

A statement from Andalucia's High Court of Justice said: "So far, there are 24 individuals under investigation, with varying degrees of involvement and responsibility in the events.

"It appears that all of them are foreigners.

"A total of 19 searches have been carried out, mainly in private homes: one search in Barcelona, another in the city of Malaga, and the rest in Fuengirola and Mijas.

"As a result of these searches, seven people were arrested or turned themselves in to the court after learning they were being sought."

The court confirmed that 19 searches have been carried out in locations including Barcelona, Malaga, Fuengirola, and Mijas.

Seven individuals were arrested during the raids or later surrendered after learning they were wanted.