Tunnel found between Morocco and Ceuta for drugs.
Spanish police found a large tunnel in Ceuta, Spain, used to transport hashish from Morocco. Twenty-seven people were arrested and 17 tonnes of drugs were seized. This is the second tunnel found in the city recently.
The tunnel was discovered near the border with Morocco and was described as a complex structure with moving wagons. Police believe it connected a property in Morocco with a warehouse in Ceuta. The operation, called ‘Hades,’ resulted in the arrest of 27 people. Authorities seized over 17 tonnes of hashish and confiscated money and luxury vehicles. The tunnel was 19 meters deep and had a hidden entrance. This discovery highlights ongoing issues with drug smuggling and cross-border criminal activity.
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Highlights
Tunnel Found Near Border
Police in Ceuta, Spain, discovered a new tunnel connecting the city to Morocco. It was used to transport hashish.
Tunnel Details
The tunnel had three underground levels and used rails, wagons, and pulley systems for smuggling drugs.
Arrests Made
Twenty-seven people were arrested as part of an operation to stop drug smuggling.
Large Drug Seizure
Spanish authorities seized 17 tonnes of drugs during the operation.
Network Investigation
Authorities are investigating a network of illegal tunnels connecting Morocco and Ceuta, involving a Moroccan national.
Perspectives
- A large drug tunnel was found connecting Morocco and Spain.
- The tunnel was used to transport hashish.
- Police discovered the tunnel near the border.
- The tunnel had multiple levels and used rails and wagons.
The tunnel was a sophisticated operation, part of a large trafficking network, and a significant threat.
El Mundo, El País, RTBF, ORF News, FAZ, ZEIT Online
The tunnel was a smaller, localized operation linked to a specific trafficking network.
NU.nl, RFI
A ‘patrón’ and a network of individuals were involved in the smuggling operation.
El País
The operation was primarily driven by a single, organized group.
El Mundo, ZEIT Online
The tunnel was a complex ‘mine-like’ structure with a sophisticated track system.
Público, FAZ
The tunnel was a simpler, more basic structure resembling a subterranean passage.
El País, Der Spiegel