One of the largest anti-drug operations in recent years has concluded in Andalusia. Over the course of several days, police conducted two successful raids, seizing more than 11 tons of hashish. The operation spanned two key regional ports—Malaga and Algeciras—where large shipments of the banned substance were intercepted.
During the first phase of the operation, law enforcement focused on a truck that had arrived at the Port of Algeciras. Upon inspection, more than 9 tons of hashish were discovered hidden among regular pallets of melons and furniture. False bottoms and carefully prepared compartments were used to conceal the contraband. The driver and his associates were detained at the scene. All of them, as it was later established, are linked to an organized crime group specializing in narcotics transport between Morocco and Spain.
At the same time in Malaga, a refrigerated truck arriving from Algeciras was stopped. Two passenger cars, acting as scouts, were following it to detect possible police patrols and ensure the security of the cargo. Dozens of bags filled with hashish were concealed beneath layers of fruit inside the truck. As a result, six more people were detained; they now face charges of participating in a criminal organization and illegal drug trafficking.
The second phase of the operation began back in August, when plans emerged to transport a large consignment of drugs from Tánger via Algeciras. This time, the suspects used a van loaded with furniture, in which secret compartments had been set up to hide hashish. After arriving at the port of Algeciras and moving on to Málaga, the vehicle was intercepted by police. The search uncovered nearly two tons of hashish, as well as cash, several cars, and mobile phones. Four more suspects were detained and taken into custody.
All those arrested are already in custody, while the investigation is ongoing. The operation was made possible thanks to close cooperation between Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement agencies, as well as coordination with the anti-drug prosecutor’s office. According to experts, such actions seriously undermine the activities of transnational drug cartels operating in southern Spain.
