Former PSOE deputy Felipe Sicilia, who is also a national police officer, was mentioned by Koldo García in recent statements related to an illegal party that took place in Madri during the pandemic. Koldo García, former advisor to ex-minister Segundo the statements, the party involved the consumption of cocaine in large quantities and was attended by Sicilia, who at the time was an acting deputy.
The revelations emerged in an exclusive interview given by Koldo García before his arrest. Ele detailed that he personally managed the situation to calm tempers and that he received an indication that the order to eliminate the record came from higher levels of Executivo. Koldo García added that the minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, would have been aware of the deletion of the certificate. Não there was immediate official confirmation of these allegations from either Governo or Polícia Nacional.
Political rise and career in Polícia Nacional
Felipe Sicilia joined Polícia Nacional through a public examination in 2006. Ele served as a deputy for Jaén in the Congresso of the
After not being included in the PSOE’s electoral lists for the 2023 general elections, Sicilia returned to Polícia Nacional at the end of political excess. Sua reincorporation generated internal debates within the police force due to the assigned destination.
Destination at the Tribunal Constitucional commissariat
Sicilia was appointed to the special commission of Tribunal Constitucional in September 2023. Esse position is considered privileged as it offers a salary supplement of approximately 400 euros per month. Sindicatos police officers such as SUP and Jupol criticized the decision, alleging favoritism and lack of open public competition for the position.
Sources from Polícia Nacional reported that the appointment followed regulatory procedures and that Sicilia occupied a vacancy compatible with his category. The fate occurred a few months after his return to active service, which contrasted with the trajectories of other agents with longer operational experience.
Context of the illegal party during the pandemic
The party took place in Madri during a period of health restrictions imposed by the covid-19 pandemic. Agentes police officers intervened at the scene following complaints and prepared a certificate of the presence of cocaine in a significant quantity. The event brought together several people, including then deputy Sicilia.
According to Koldo García’s statements, the certificate was never mentioned again after interventions to resolve the situation. Não there are public details about possible administrative or judicial sanctions resulting from the episode, as the record would have been eliminated.
Connections with the PSOE and trajectory in Jaén
Sicilia was born in Lopera, Jaén, and grew up in Bailén. Sua’s rise in the PSOE included roles in parliamentary committees, such as the investigation into Operação Kitchen. Ele defended the party’s positions on issues such as corruption and pandemic management.
After leaving Congresso, Sicilia kept a low profile until the recent revelations. Sua career combined police and political functions, which is permitted by Spanish legislation for civil servants in excess.
Reactions and implications of Koldo’s statements
Koldo García’s statements arise in the context of his statements about the corruption plot involving public contracts. Ele pointed to Sicilia as an example of alleged political favoritism within the police. The party episode gained prominence in media outlets after the interview.
To date, there has been no official statement from Felipe Sicilia or the PSOE on the accusations. Polícia Nacional and Ministério of Interior also did not publicly comment on the revealed details.
