The operation began around 11:30 AM when a patrol in Vinyols i els Arcs spotted a vehicle linked to previous robberies heading towards Salou on the T-325 road.

Police intercepted the car at Camí del Mas Clariana. During the search, officers found a bank book, credit cards, and 420 euros hidden under the rear seats. The three occupants already had a combined total of 40 criminal records for similar offenses.

The victim later arrived at the police station to report her handbag had been stolen on Folch i Torres street shortly after withdrawing cash. The stolen items were returned to her, and the suspects' vehicle was impounded for lacking insurance.

The detainees are expected to appear before the investigating court in Reus in the coming hours as investigations continue into other local thefts.