Spanish and Colombian authorities have dealt significant blows to international drug trafficking networks linked to Morocco, with two major operations leading to arrests and drug seizures.
In Spain, law enforcement intercepted a truck arriving from Morocco through the Port of Algeciras, carrying 284 kilograms of hashish concealed within its trailer walls. The operation, conducted in the Campo de Gibraltar region, was facilitated by police sniffer dogs. The truck driver was arrested and remains under investigation. Authorities suggest further arrests could follow, as the smuggling ring behind the shipment is believed to have a wider reach across Europe.
This latest seizure follows a series of crackdowns on drug trafficking operations in Spain. In recent months, authorities have dismantled a criminal network smuggling drugs from Morocco, arresting six individuals in a major bust last month, in addition to seven others detained in May. Spain’s police have also intercepted approximately 1.5 tons of hashish, revealing increasingly sophisticated smuggling methods, including the use of professional divers and even custom-built submersibles for maritime drug transport.
Meanwhile, in Colombia, immigration officials arrested a Moroccan drug lord at José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro. The individual, considered one of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers, was attempting to enter the country despite an active Interpol Red Notice against him. Colombian authorities swiftly transferred him to the relevant legal bodies for further action.
These incidents underscore Morocco’s role as a major hub for global drug trafficking, leveraging its geographical proximity to Europe. Experts warn that the persistence of internal collusion enables smuggling operations to pass through ports with minimal oversight, fueling the illicit trade.
As international agencies intensify their efforts, further operations against drug trafficking networks linked to Morocco are expected in the coming months.
