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Spanish police arrest 78 members of large smuggling network
In an international operation, 78 people were arrested in Spain and Algeria, including four leaders of a major criminal network active in the Mediterranean.
The Spanish police, in collaboration with authorities in Algeria, have dismantled one of the largest criminal networks in Europe. The operation, led by Spanish authorities, resulted in the arrest of a total of 78 individuals, including four key members of the gang.
The criminal network was active in the Mediterranean and was involved in the smuggling of drugs, refugees, and migrants, as well as the trafficking of weapons. A report indicates that the network is also linked to various other criminal activities, including violent robberies and exploitation.
According to sources, the gang moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria and used the return trip to smuggle migrants and weapons. These operations were part of a broader effort to combat illegal activities around the Mediterranean.
The international police action marks a significant achievement in the fight against organized crime in the region. Authorities hope that this operation will lead to greater disruption of the gang's activities, but the exact consequences remain unknown.
More details about the specific locations of the operations and the involved countries have not been made public at this time, nor has information about further actions against other possible members of the network.