Collaboration Between Spain and Morocco Results in Significant Drug Bust
The Spanish Civil Guard announced a remarkable operation on Saturday that culminated in the seizure of nearly 4.8 tons of hashish. This operation was executed in close coordination with the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie in the strategic waters of the Strait of Gibraltar. The initiative was prompted by the detection of a high-speed 'go-fast' semi-rigid boat, which aroused suspicions due to its rapid navigation, hinting at the transportation of a substantial drug shipment, as per a press release from the Civil Guard.
In a comprehensive effort to intercept the vessel, Spanish maritime, land, and air resources were deployed. As the pursuit intensified, the traffickers resorted to drastic measures, discarding portions of their cargo into the sea in a futile attempt to lighten their load and accelerate their escape. Initially, 32 bales of hashish, weighing around 1,200 kilograms, were recovered during this phase of the operation.
Compelled by the relentless pressure from Spanish authorities, the traffickers attempted to flee toward Moroccan waters, prompting the activation of established cooperative frameworks between the Civil Guard and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie. The swift response from Moroccan maritime units effectively maintained pressure on the fleeing vessel, thereby diminishing its chances of eluding capture. This coordinated effort led to the recovery of an additional 89 bales of hashish, weighing an estimated 3,577 kilograms, by Moroccan authorities.
In total, the operation resulted in the seizure of 121 bales of hashish, amounting to approximately 4,777 kilograms. This significant haul is part of the ongoing anti-drug trafficking initiatives in the Campo de Gibraltar region and exemplifies the effective security cooperation mechanisms between Morocco and Spain. The Civil Guard emphasized that this successful collaboration highlights the critical importance of bilateral partnerships in combating the criminal networks that operate across the Strait of Gibraltar.
As reported by northafricapost.com.
