Tunnel found linking Morocco and Ceuta.
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 in recent years.
The tunnel was discovered near the border with Morocco and was described as a complex structure with moving wagons. It connected a property in Morocco with a warehouse in Ceuta. Police arrested 27 people as part of Operation Cerco. Authorities seized 17 tonnes of hashish. The tunnel was used to smuggle drugs and highlights ongoing concerns about drug smuggling and border security. The operation involved a network of individuals and aimed to disrupt the flow of hashish from Morocco to Spain.
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Highlights
Tunnel Found Near the Border
Police in Ceuta, Spain, discovered a new tunnel connecting the city to Morocco. The tunnel was used to transport hashish.
Tunnel Structure Details
The tunnel had three underground levels and utilized rails, wagons, and pulley systems for smuggling.
Arrests Made in Operation
Twenty-seven people were arrested as part of an operation targeting drug smuggling.
Hashish Seized
Seventeen tonnes of drugs were seized during the operation.
Network Investigation Ongoing
Authorities are investigating a network of illegal tunnels connecting Morocco and Ceuta, involving a 'patrón' and international clients.
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 between Morocco and Spain.
- The tunnel had multiple levels and used rails and wagons.
Authorities believe a key figure, a Moroccan national, controlled the tunnel network.
El Mundo, El País
The investigation is focused on identifying and arresting individuals involved in the operation.
NU.nl, RTBF
The tunnel was primarily used to transport hashish to Spain and France.
El Mundo, El País, RFI, Público, NOS Nieuws
The tunnel was used to transport drugs to the Netherlands and other European countries.
ZEIT Online
The operation was part of a larger, organized drug trafficking network.
El País, RTBF, FAZ, Der Spiegel, ZEIT Online
The operation involved a 'network of networks' with international clients and potential corruption within law enforcement.
El Mundo