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Spanish authorities detained four individuals, including a minor, following a nighttime stone-throwing assault against a military patrol in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

As a fleet of 60 solidarity vessels returned to Ceuta to enthusiastic crowds, the Civil Guard detained eight Moroccan citizens for displaying their national flag during the gathering.

Spanish authorities detained two individuals caught with 58 ancient coins and jewelry pieces at a submerged historical site near Tarragona, with a judge restricting their access to the area.

Spanish authorities are focusing on suction entrapment as the primary cause of death for a married couple found deceased in a jacuzzi in Cullera, according to preliminary investigative reports.

Spanish authorities have dismantled a gang of experienced thieves responsible for fifteen armed robberies across restaurants and a cosmetics warehouse in Madrid.

Nearly fifty years before Mexico's independence, Jacinto Canek led a significant anti-colonial uprising against Spanish authorities in Yucatán.

Forensic postmortem examinations have excluded criminal involvement in the mysterious deaths of an Irish married couple found in their Valencia residence, though investigators continue testing to determine the exact cause.

Spanish authorities have rescued a man who was held captive for ten days over a debt linked to narcotics trafficking, arresting the alleged kidnapper near Sabadell.

Spanish authorities have arrested Toma Taulant, a well-known escape artist and magician, in the coastal city of Tarragona. Law enforcement declined to immediately disclose the specific charges prompting his detention.

Spanish authorities have apprehended a notorious inmate dubbed the "Master of Escapes" in Tarragona after he orchestrated his fourth prison escape. The fugitive had previously utilized methods such as sawing through cell bars and coordinating human pyramids to evade custody.

Online monitoring revealed a surge in racist communications directed at North African migrants following the recent border incident in Ceuta, prompting calls for stricter social media regulation.

Portuguese and Spanish authorities, in a joint operation, seized 150 kg of cocaine from a container originating from Ecuador at a warehouse near Lisbon, leading to one arrest.

Spanish authorities have begun clearing an improvised camp on El Trampolín beach in Ceuta, relocating hundreds of migrants almost three weeks after a massive influx at the border.

Spanish authorities, including the Civil Guard, are continuing their search for a lion reportedly sighted in the mountains of Toledo. Helicopters and drones are being used in the effort to locate the animal.

Authorities in the Spanish city of Ceuta, located in North Africa, have begun constructing temporary tent accommodations for approximately 1,500 migrants, nearly three weeks after 80,000 migrants entered from Morocco.

Spain's Environment Ministry has launched an investigation into the possible shooting of "Grandma," a rare Iberian orca, after it was filmed swimming with injuries to its dorsal fin. The orca is an endangered species.

Spanish authorities have dismantled an Albanian criminal organization responsible for a series of home robberies in residential areas across Spain.

Spanish authorities have urged individuals planning to observe the upcoming solar eclipse to be cautious of potential wildfire risks.

Spanish authorities have arrested three people in Castelldefels and one in Reus, dismantling a criminal organization involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced prostitution, leading to the liberation of five women.

Spanish authorities intercepted over 800 kilograms of cocaine in Punta Umbría following a sea chase, during which the crew threw drug bales overboard to evade the Civil Guard.

Spanish authorities have apprehended one of Sweden's most wanted fugitives in the Barcelona area, as announced on Monday.

Spanish authorities have arrested four individuals and seized seven firearms in connection with a shooting incident in La Mina, with none of the detainees possessing valid weapons licenses.

Spanish authorities have confirmed that seven British nationals are among the 13 victims killed in recent wildfires across Spain. Twelve of the deceased were foreign nationals.

Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) and Spanish authorities have arrested suspects involved in a phishing scheme that defrauded Santander bank of approximately €50 million, with part of the money laundered in Portugal.

A British couple has been arrested by Spanish authorities in Costa del Sol on suspicion of leaving their three minor children alone in a hotel to attend a party, with reports indicating their 6-month-old baby tested positive for cocaine.

Spanish authorities have confirmed 111 cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare form of cancer that develops around breast implants, with cases expected to be identified until the end of 2025.

On May 19, after more than a year of investigation, Spanish authorities arrested Jonathan Andic, 45, the son of the founder of the clothing retail chain 'Mango', who holds a position in the company...

Law enforcement agencies, including the GNR in Algarve and Italian Guardia di Finanza with Spanish authorities, conducted a joint operation resulting in the seizure of approximately four to eight tons of hashish. The large-scale drug bust also involved the confiscation of 11 tons of cocaine.

Spanish authorities announced the evacuation of 94 passengers and crew members, though the specific circumstances of the incident were not detailed.

The court finds indications of criminal offenses such as "unauthorized" external intervention in the phones of those spied upon.

Spanish authorities have introduced stringent measures to control excessive alcohol consumption by tourists, particularly in the Magaluf (Mallorca) and San Antonio (Ibiza) resorts, by limiting the amount of alcohol they can drink.

Spanish authorities have provided details on how income from online betting and gaming should be declared for tax purposes. The income tax declaration can be submitted online from April 8.

Spanish authorities have dismantled a criminal group specializing in stealing wheels from high-end vehicles. Four individuals were arrested, and stolen items were found stored in a warehouse in Vallecas for sale.

Spanish authorities have discovered a secret tunnel connecting Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. The tunnel was being used to smuggle hashish into Europe, highlighting sophisticated methods used by drug traffickers.

Spanish authorities are not pursuing criminal charges in the death of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey, as a preliminary autopsy suggests an accident in Barcelona and they await toxicology reports.

Spanish authorities have seized more than 600,000 counterfeit 'Stranger Things' toys, totaling 25 tons, from several warehouses located in Getafe, Fuenlabrada, and Parla, Madrid.

Spanish authorities have arrested five individuals in Marbella, accused of drug trafficking, belonging to a criminal organization, and simulating a crime, after discovering cocaine hidden in cement bags, linked to a 'Mocro Maffia' branch.

A 53-year-old man, Juli Bulla, wanted by Spanish authorities for drug trafficking, was arrested in Elbasan, Albania, following a police operation.

Spanish authorities at Barajas airport seized 15 dead pangolins found in a passenger's suitcase arriving from Ethiopia. The passenger is under investigation for transporting a protected species.

Spanish authorities are launching an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok regarding concerns over AI-generated images on their platforms.

Spanish authorities have detained two entrepreneurs accused of defrauding 28 small businesses out of €1.2 million by falsely promising European Union tourism subsidies.

Spanish authorities detained a 37-year-old VTC driver accused of illegally locking his vehicle doors and sexually assaulting a 23-year-old female passenger.

Tensions escalated in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta when anti-migration demonstrators clashed with law enforcement officers. Spanish authorities have urged restraint following the confrontations that disrupted local public order.

Spanish authorities freed a Romanian national who had been held captive for ten days by an Albanian organized crime group following a dispute over a missing shipment of 500 kilograms of cocaine.

Spanish authorities detained a fugitive assassin in Elx who was subject to an international arrest warrant, suspecting his involvement in contract killings and potential ties to an armed Colombian paramilitary group.

Spanish authorities deployed warning shots to disperse tensions between local residents and migrant groups in the North African enclave of Ceuta, underscoring ongoing migration friction points.

Spanish authorities have issued an apology regarding their management of a recent surge of migrants arriving in the autonomous city of Ceuta.

A fugitive known for multiple successful jailbreaks from a Belgian facility has been tracked down and arrested by Spanish authorities.

Spanish authorities have arrested a highly sought-after criminal nicknamed the "master of escapes" after he evaded capture multiple times across European prisons, including a high-security facility in Belgium.

Spanish authorities mandated evacuations for residents in Barcelona's outskirts after a fast-spreading forest fire threatened residential areas. Emergency crews are deploying heavy resources to contain the blaze and protect vulnerable communities.

Spanish prosecutor Teresa Gisbert stated that many Moroccan parents do not want their children, who recently fled to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, to return home and prefer Spanish authorities to care for them.

Spanish authorities have arrested 16 individuals belonging to a criminal organization that sexually exploited vulnerable women in Móstoles, offering home services and maintaining absolute control over their victims.

Spanish authorities urgently evacuated the remains of three 11th-century kings of Aragón on Thursday. The measure was taken as the royal monastery in Huelva, where the former monarchs were interred, was threatened by a wildfire.

Spanish authorities have dealt a significant blow to cocaine production, arresting 27 individuals and dismantling four laboratories. The criminal network reportedly smuggled drugs hidden in various materials through European maritime ports.

Spanish authorities are cautioning potential Moroccan migrants against believing misinformation circulating on social media regarding a new wave of attempts to cross into Ceuta.

Spanish authorities have dismantled a money laundering network linked to the Sánchez Castro brothers, which allegedly laundered 8.6 million euros. The operation resulted in 44 arrests and 18 house searches across several Spanish provinces.

Spain is seeking solidarity as it deals with the aftermath of a massive migration surge into Ceuta, where most of the estimated 60,000 people have returned to Morocco, and Spanish authorities have reported at least 72 deaths.

Spanish authorities said they planned to start to allow some people evacuated from wildfires near Madrid to return on Monday, in a sign of progress in fighting some of the worst forest fires in the…

Spanish authorities, including the Civil Guard, firefighters, and Red Cross, rescued 86 migrants in separate operations off Formentera, Cabrera, and Mallorca, as irregular arrivals to the archipelago increased by 24.5% in 2025.

Luis María Olalde, a former ETA member, was injured in an earthquake and is now facing an extradition request from Spanish authorities. He is suspected of participating in a 1979 attack in the Basque Country that killed two police officers.

A 60-year-old British man, wanted on a European arrest warrant issued by Spanish authorities, was apprehended in Ioannina, Greece. He was arrested based on the outstanding warrant.

Spanish authorities are scrambling to prepare for a total solar eclipse on August 12, having only recently grasped the full logistical implications of the event.

A municipal politician from Södertälje, Sweden, has been removed from his position after Spanish authorities suspected him of committing offenses in Spain, involving psychological abuse against his former partner.

Spanish authorities have arrested ten individuals in Almería as part of an operation targeting illegal marijuana plantations found across various properties in the El Puche, Loma Cabrera, and La Cañada areas.

Spanish authorities are seeking public collaboration to locate 12 of the United Kingdom's most wanted criminals, who are believed to be hiding in Spain. The individuals are sought for various offenses ranging from murder to money laundering.

Spanish authorities have intercepted a cargo ship in international waters near the Canary Islands, seizing an estimated 30 to 45 tons of cocaine in one of the largest drug busts.

Spanish authorities have frozen the property assets belonging to Gerry Hutch as part of an ongoing money-laundering investigation. This move targets the alleged financial activities of the prominent gang leader.

Spanish health authorities have officially confirmed that homeopathy is a placebo and lacks curative validity, potentially posing a risk to health. This declaration reinforces the scientific consensus on its efficacy.

Spanish labor inspection authorities and police in Madrid and Fuenlabrada arrested seven individuals for systematically exploiting and harassing call center employees, punishing those who did not perform.

The Spanish Football Association has condemned Islamophobic and racist chants made by home fans during a pre-World Cup friendly match against Egypt, with Spanish authorities now investigating the incident.

Spanish authorities have seized 160 kilograms of cocaine at Barajas Airport in less than three months, with the drugs cleverly disguised as coffee and soap.

A suspect detained by the PJ in Nisa, Portugal, was extradited to Spanish authorities on Friday in connection with a homicide that occurred in March 2025 following a drug sale.

Spanish authorities arrested 12 individuals involved in an international money laundering scheme that exploited Ukrainian women to open bank accounts for online gambling platforms.

Spain has alerted the World Health Organization (WHO) about what Spanish authorities believe to be human-to-human transmission of a variant of the A(H1N1) swine flu virus.

Spanish authorities have arrested several Dutch citizens as part of a large drug investigation that led to the detention of a total of 12 people.

Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok regarding concerns over AI-generated images on their platforms.

Spanish authorities have detained two suspects connected to the fatal stabbing of a man in Getafe last April, which was linked to a drug debt dispute.

Spanish authorities detained Ayoub Aissiou upon his arrival in Barcelona, just six days after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez concluded diplomatic talks in Algeria, sparking international attention.

Spanish authorities arrested four individuals after a second violent incident in under a week near the Ceuta border, where immigrants threw stones at a military patrol, injuring one soldier.

Spanish authorities initially claimed success in managing the migrant surge at the Ceuta border, but escalating tensions now threaten to overwhelm Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s administration.

Investigators concluded that the blaze which forced hundreds to evacuate near Valencia originated from natural causes rather than human intervention, despite initial arson suspicions.

Spanish authorities are investigating the murder of an unidentified 33-year-old Senegalese national whose body was discovered abandoned on a public street in Marbella.

Law enforcement in Spain has successfully recovered a collection of stolen Bronze Age gold artifacts following a swift and professional investigative operation. The recovery marks a significant victory against antiquities theft in the region.

Spanish authorities apprehended a 52-year-old man following a dramatic water chase after he stole a luxury vessel off the coast of Mallorca.

Spanish authorities detained a man who led police on a reckless pursuit along the M-30 highway while driving without a license and under the influence of drugs.

Spanish authorities are fast-tracking the return of migrants who have been living in limbo at the North African enclave of Ceuta, citing overcrowding and administrative backlogs.

Spanish authorities have identified 2,500 migrant minors in Ceuta, as reported by Morocco World News.

Spanish authorities have dismantled migrant transport networks operating from Ceuta and cleared a migrant camp located on a beach in the area. This action aims to curb illegal migration activities in the Spanish enclave.

Spanish authorities have confirmed 24 cases of scabies among soldiers stationed in Ceuta, while denying any link to migrants. The military is taking measures to contain the outbreak.

Spanish authorities in Ceuta intercepted a boat carrying seven migrants attempting to reach the Peninsula. Concurrently, the Ministry of Childhood is working to provide shelter for 500 migrant girls to remove them from the streets of Ceuta.

Spanish authorities in Tenerife arrested six individuals and seized 13 tons of 'laughing gas' (nitrous oxide) in an operation to dismantle a criminal organization. This marks the second-largest apprehension of nitrous oxide in Europe.

Madrid estimates that approximately 5,000 migrants, including around 1,900 minors, remain in Ceuta. This situation continues to be a significant concern for Spanish authorities.

Spanish authorities are concerned about a potential new storming of the exclave of Ceuta, following calls and mobilization efforts observed on social media platforms.

The man’s body was recovered by maritime officers but he was ‘already dead’, Spanish authorities said

Spanish authorities have expressed optimism regarding the ongoing wildfire in Andalusia, near Niebla, which has led to the preventive evacuation of approximately 470 people. The fire has already consumed around 8,000 hectares.

Spanish authorities are investigating a potential mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on August 15, stating there is no evidence of involvement from the Moroccan government or a specific criminal organization.

A British flight was forced to return to Tenerife after a mass brawl erupted onboard, leading to ten individuals being detained by Spanish authorities while other passengers continued their journey to Liverpool.

Spanish authorities are processing a large number of migrant applications for residency and work permits, with proponents arguing that migrants are essential for sectors like bars and farms, while the measure has become a source of division.

Spanish authorities have arrested ten young individuals in Valdemoro for allegedly assaulting two minors, with one victim sustaining three broken teeth during the brutal attack.

Heatwaves in Southern Europe are creating favorable conditions for the proliferation of Vibrio bacteria in European seas, prompting some Spanish authorities to implement preventive measures and advise tourists to exercise caution.

Spanish authorities are tightening alcohol consumption rules in the Balearic Islands, introducing a six-drink-per-day limit and significant fines for violations, targeting excessive tourist drinking.

France has agreed to extradite former ETA leader Josu Ternera to Spain, Spanish authorities have announced. Ternera, a prominent figure in the Basque separatist group, has been sought by Spain for various charges.

Spanish authorities have arrested six members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang in Madrid, accused of violent robberies involving firearms, stealing millions in jewelry, watches, and cryptocurrencies. In one assault, they reportedly shot a man in the face.

Spanish authorities are investigating the death of Mango founder Isak Andic, with attention now on his son, Jonathan Andic, and the disappearance of a mobile phone.

Moldovan law enforcement, in collaboration with German and Spanish authorities, participated in an operation to liquidate the darknet platform Crimenetwork.

Six Dutch nationals are among 23 individuals remanded in custody after Spanish authorities intercepted a cargo ship in what is described as the world's biggest single cocaine bust.

Spanish authorities have intercepted one of the largest cocaine shipments in an operation carried out off the coast of Dakhla. The post Spain Seizes Up to 45 Tons of Cocaine off Morocco’s Dakhla Coast appeared first on Morocco World News.

Spanish maritime authorities rescued 136 people, including 114 men, 22 women, and seven children, from a boat near El Hierro in the Canary Islands.

Spanish authorities are investigating the national grid operator for "very serious" breaches linked to a recent blackout, marking the first such identification of wrongdoing since a 2025 outage.

A growing scam dubbed 'Mena-Erasmus' is concerning Spanish authorities, where minors from affluent families in Morocco and Algeria exploit Spain's protection system as an illegal entry route, arriving with designer items and a rehearsed story.

Spanish authorities have uncovered an underground tunnel in Ceuta, believed to have been used to smuggle large quantities of drugs from Morocco into the Spanish territory.

Spanish authorities have arrested 15 people and dismantled eight drug sales points in Collado Villalba, seizing 250 grams of cocaine, four kilos of hashish, marijuana, various anxiolytics, and 12,000 euros in cash.

Spanish authorities arrested 19 individuals involved in a drug trafficking network that introduced drugs into Andalusia, Spain, from Brazil, hidden in containers.

Spanish authorities have arrested six individuals at Forestalia's offices in Madrid and Zaragoza, along with searching a dozen homes of linked executives, in an operation concerning irregular renewable energy contracts.

Spanish authorities and Frontex are conducting a search operation for a missing migrant boat off the Balearic Islands.

Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok regarding their use and handling of AI-generated images.