Spanish police dismantled a network transporting drugs from Morocco to France . Eight people were arrested during this operation targeting an organization that used powerful drones to cross the Strait of Gibraltar.
Over one ton of cannabis was seized on Sunday at Sète port. The drugs were found in a heavy goods vehicle that had just been unloaded from a ship arriving from Morocco .
The latest Spanish National Security report designates Morocco as the world’s leading hashish producer . Facing police pressure, criminal networks are adapting their routes and employing unprecedented violence.
Nicknamed "Escorpión", a mysterious Moroccan drug trafficker orchestrates a vast network of speedboats between North Africa and Spain. Currently on the run, this individual has monopolized police attention following the recent death of two Civil Guard officers.
Prosecuted for attempted murder and drug trafficking, a suspect linked to the famous Dutch criminal network appeared Thursday before the Tangier court of appeal. He is accused of acting as an informant for baron Ridouan Taghi.
The court of first instance in Fès postponed the trial of Oualid Sekkaki. This drug baron, extradited by Belgium, is being prosecuted for international drug trafficking and money laundering with three accomplices.
Extradited from Morocco in early 2025, Félix Bingui appears before court starting Monday in Marseille. The alleged leader of the Yoda gang will be tried alongside 19 co-defendants for his role in a highly lucrative drug trafficking operation , under heavy police surveillance.
Exasperated by drunk passengers, Michael O’Leary is calling for a ban on serving alcohol early in the morning at airports. These disruptive behaviors are causing near-daily flight diversions, particularly on flights heading to Morocco.
Spanish police intercepted a vessel carrying a historic quantity of cocaine . Investigators suspect the involvement of Jos Leijdekkers, a drug trafficker on the run in Sierra Leone, as his family faces money laundering charges in the Netherlands.
The discovery of a drug trafficking tunnel between Ceuta and Morocco could accelerate the arrest of Abdellah el Haj, known as the "Hashish Messi." Spanish police hope to capture several major fugitives.
The anti-drug fight intensifies in Spain amid record production. Drug seizures are reaching unprecedented levels, driven by a massive influx of hashish from Morocco. Drug traffickers are redoubling their ingenuity to circumvent authorities.
The court has postponed to May 21 the appellate review of the case involving a psychiatrist from Fès. The practitioner is accused of sexually exploiting his patients and encouraging them to consume hard drugs.