Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks
Summary
Spanish police arrested 78 people in Spain and Algeria who were part of a large smuggling network. The group moved drugs, weapons, and migrants using fast boats between Spain, Portugal, and Algeria.Key Facts
- The network smuggled synthetic drugs like MDMA from Spain and Portugal to Algeria.
- On return trips, they moved migrants and weapons to Spain, including the island of Ibiza.
- Authorities seized 18 high-speed boats worth around €5 million, guns, cash, and 15,000 MDMA pills.
- Migrants were charged up to €12,000 each and often traveled in overcrowded, unsafe boats.
- The group was involved in other crimes like robberies, extortion, illegal detentions, and money laundering.
- Suspects were mainly Algerian and had links to criminal groups in several European countries.
- Investigators found satellite phones, GPS devices, and encrypted communication tools used by the network.
- The operation included searches in 17 locations across Spain, such as Alicante, Almería, Cartagena, and Murcia.
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