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Three Civil Guards Injured After Being Rammed by Drug Smuggling Boat in Murcia

The incident in Águilas left two detainees, and one officer required stitches in a leg, according to AUGC.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Three Civil Guards were injured after being rammed by a drug smuggling boat in Águilas, Murcia, during an interception operation at sea. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Cabo Cope area when the Civil Guard patrol boat was struck by the vessel, which was carrying 20 canisters of gasoline.

One of the officers suffered a cut on his leg that required five stitches. The other two guards sustained neck injuries as a result of the jolt caused by the collision, according to the Unified Association of Civil Guards (AUGC).

In total, two occupants of the drug smuggling boat were detained following the incident. This vessel was equipped with two engines, suggesting it was capable of moving quickly.

The AUGC union highlighted the seriousness of the situation and the injuries sustained by the officers during the operation. It was detailed that the interception work was carried out in the context of combating drug trafficking in the region.

The incident underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement in their efforts to halt illegal activities at sea.

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