Mediterranean smuggling network ‘dismantled’ in Spain-led raid, 78 arrested
- Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in the Western Mediterranean.
- Spanish authorities, working with Europol and police in France, Portugal and Poland, have dismantled what they say is one of the largest criminal networks for migrant smuggling, illegal drugs and weapons trafficking across the Western Mediterranean.
- Launched by Spain’s Civil Guard and National Police in 2023, the operation culminated in an “action day” on June 16, Europol said on Friday, leading to 78 arrests and the seizure of assets, including 18 high-speed boats.
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- Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in the Western Mediterranean.
- Spanish authorities, working with Europol and police in France, Portugal and Poland, have dismantled what they say is one of the largest criminal networks for migrant smuggling, illegal drugs and weapons trafficking across the Western Mediterranean.
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- Launched by Spain’s Civil Guard and National Police in 2023, the operation culminated in an “action day” on June 16, Europol said on Friday, leading to 78 arrests and the seizure of assets, including 18 high-speed boats.
Sources: The Independent, Al Jazeera