Madrid authorities on Wednesday conducted a police operation at the headquarters of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), the ruling party led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The move, authorized by a Madrid court, involved the collection of documents related to an ongoing investigation.

While early media reports described the operation as a search, the court clarified that officers were executing a formal request for documentation rather than carrying out a traditional search warrant. In addition to the party’s central offices, the homes and workplaces of several former senior PSOE officials were also targeted for document acquisition or ordered to submit relevant materials.

Details about the nature of the investigation or the specific documents sought have not been disclosed. The actions reflect a broader inquiry involving members of the ruling party, but authorities have so far refrained from providing further context. The PSOE has not issued an official statement regarding the police requests or the investigation.

This development comes amid heightened public scrutiny of political conduct and transparency within Spain’s ruling institutions, although it remains unclear if any wrongdoing has been formally alleged. Legal proceedings related to the case are ongoing as officials continue to examine the materials obtained through Wednesday’s operation.