00:23Spanish police have uncovered a sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel in Ceuta, a North African exclave, designed to transport hashish from Morocco into Spain.The elaborate tunnel, hidden beneath an industrial warehouse, featured a rail system and underground cranes across three distinct levels.Approximately 17 metric tons of hashish and €1.4 million in cash have been seized, and 27 people have been arrested in connection with the sophisticated smuggling ring.The case has highlighted Spain's critical position as a primary entry point for hashish into the continent. The drug is typically trafficked into the country via speedboats across the sea, but this tunnel highlights the evolving criminal methods.Up next
Underground drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes uncovered by police
Spanish police have uncovered a sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel in Ceuta, a North African exclave, designed to transport hashish from Morocco into Spain. The elaborate tunnel, hidden beneath an industrial warehouse, featured a rail system and underground cranes across three distinct levels. Approximately 17 metric tons of hashish and €1.4 million in cash have been seized, and 27 people have been arrested in connection with the sophisticated smuggling ring. The case has highlighted Spain's critical position as a primary entry point for hashish into the continent. The drug is typically trafficked into the country via speedboats across the sea, but this tunnel highlights the evolving criminal methods.
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