The new ETA members were able to flee to France after being released by the Ertaintza and had information on a Civil Guard officer from Eibar

On September 26, the Ertzaintza released two suspected terrorists from Jardun due to lack of an in-flagrante delito. Despite having incriminating evidence and police alerts from Italy and France, they were allowed to continue their journey. The suspects possessed detailed information about a Guardia Civil officer in Eibar, raising concerns among security forces. After their release, they fled to France, where they were later detected by police. The suspects had connections with radical groups in France and returned to Spain on October 17 to surrender, but no searches were conducted at their homes.