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Another narcos tunnel was found in an industrial area in Ceuta near the border of the exclave with Morocco.
On the afternoon of the 28th of March, over 250 officers specializing in organised crime and drug trafficking were deployed to the Tarajal Industrial Park.
The authorities are still inspecting the tunnel. However, it is believed that this tunnel allowed traffickers avoid border checks.
It is believed that a steady flow of hashish from Morocco was transported through the tunnel to destinations in Spain and France.
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After the discovery of the drug, there were dozens of arrests in Ceuta, Andalucia, and Galicia. Of these, 20 took place in the Spanish Exclave.
Many other properties were also searched.
Ten suspects have been brought in front of a Ceuta court this morning to face charges connected to the investigation.
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Galicia is investigating five additional suspects.
The second tunnel in this type is located at the Tarajal Industrial Park.
The first, discovered 12 metres underground in February 2025 led to the arrest of several people, including two Guardia Civil officials.
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