Spain Uncovers Sophisticated Drug Smuggling Tunnel to Morocco

Spanish police have discovered a technologically advanced, maze-like underground tunnel used to smuggle tonnes of hashish from Morocco to Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta and Europe. The investigation revealed the tunnel's intricate design.

31 Mar, 13:38 — 31 Mar, 17:11

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The discovery of such a sophisticated tunnel highlights the ongoing challenges in combating drug trafficking between North Africa and Europe. It indicates a significant investment by criminal organizations and poses a new threat to border security, potentially leading to increased efforts in detection and prevention.

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Spanish police discovered a sophisticated underground tunnel
The tunnel was used to smuggle hashish between Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta
The tunnel was equipped with rails and wagons for transport

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The tunnel was located in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta

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The tunnel was technologically sophisticated

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27 people were arrested in connection with the tunnel

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17 tons of drugs were seized

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The coverage is largely factual and descriptive, focusing on the details of the tunnel's discovery and features, without significant political framing.

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straits-timesMostly Factual146d ago

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco - The Straits Times

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco The Straits Times

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vanguard-ngMixed146d ago

Spain discovers drugs tunnel to Morocco

Spanish police, on Tuesday, said they had uncovered a technologically sophisticated and “maze-like” underground tunnel used to smuggle tonnes of hashish from Morocco to Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta and Europe. The investigation found the site in Ceuta concealed under an industrial warehouse that was protected by pumping and soundproofing systems to avoid detection, […] The post Spain discovers drugs tunnel to Morocco appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: dh-les-sports · 31 Mar, 11:31|Full coverage: 5 · 7h|Window: 7h

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dh-les-sports31 Mar, 11:31First to report

"Un labyrinthe ressemblant à une mine": un tunnel souterrain pour transporter du haschich découvert entre le Maroc et l'Espagne

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straits-times31 Mar, 13:38

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco - The Straits Times

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vanguard-ng31 Mar, 17:11

Spain discovers drugs tunnel to Morocco

balkan-web31 Mar, 17:12

VIDEO/ Zbulohet një tunel nëntokësor në Spanjë, transportohej kanabis drejt Marokut! Në pranga 27 persona, sekuestrohen 17 ton drogë

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dnevnik-bg31 Mar, 18:48Latest update

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Spain Uncovers Sophisticated Drug Smuggling Tunnel to Morocco

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Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco - The Straits Times

Spain discovers drugs tunnel to Morocco

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"Un labyrinthe ressemblant à une mine": un tunnel souterrain pour transporter du haschich découvert entre le Maroc et l'Espagne

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco - The Straits Times

Spain discovers drugs tunnel to Morocco

VIDEO/ Zbulohet një tunel nëntokësor në Spanjë, transportohej kanabis drejt Marokut! Në pranga 27 persona, sekuestrohen 17 ton drogë

В Испания разкриха тунел за внос на хашиш от Африка

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