Hashish Seized in Algeciras: 10 Tons Hidden in Melons
- Spanish police have intercepted more than 11 tons of hashish in two coordinated operations, leading to the arrest of ten individuals.
- The first operation involved the discovery of approximately 9.2 tons of hashish concealed within a vehicle transporting legal merchandise.
- During the operation, authorities also identified another vehicle linked to a separate criminal association attempting to intercept and steal the seized drugs.
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Spanish police have intercepted more than 11 tons of hashish in two coordinated operations, leading to the arrest of ten individuals. The seizures, orchestrated in collaboration with the Special Prosecutor’s Office of the National Court and the Gibraltar Camp, targeted a major drug trafficking route from Morocco to other European countries, possibly with France as a final destination. The operations took place within five days of each other.
Large-Scale Hashish shipment Discovered in Vehicle
The first operation involved the discovery of approximately 9.2 tons of hashish concealed within a vehicle transporting legal merchandise. 20minutos reports that authorities estimate the drug had a potential sale value exceeding 16 million euros. The sheer volume of the shipment necessitated concealing it directly within the vehicle, covered by legitimate goods as a disguise.According to police, conventional concealment methods like double bottoms were insufficient for such a large quantity.
During the operation, authorities also identified another vehicle linked to a separate criminal association attempting to intercept and steal the seized drugs. The occupants of this second vehicle were also apprehended.
Five days prior, a parallel operation in Malaga uncovered 1,825 kilograms of hashish hidden within a van loaded with furniture and utilizing a double bottom concealment technique. 20minutos details that a “shuttle” vehicle with two occupants was also deployed to monitor police activity. In total, four individuals were arrested in connection with this operation and have been remanded to prison.
International Drug Trafficking Route Targeted
The combined results of both operations – coordinated by the Special Prosecutor’s office of the National Court and the Gibraltar camp – yielded the seizure of over 11 tons of hashish and the detention of ten individuals. Investigators believe both shipments were part of the same international distribution network, aiming to transport the narcotics from Morocco to various European countries, with France being a likely final destination.