Spanish Police: Drug Ring Used Swimmers to Hide Cocaine on Ships

Spanish police have dismantled a network that used skilled young swimmers to stash Colombian cocaine on container ships en route to Europe, employing military tactics to hijack vessels. This operation follows Spain’s largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea, which involved nearly 10 tons. Authorities arrested 30 individuals and confiscated 2.4 tons of cocaine, weapons, and luxury vehicles. Spain’s geographical position makes it a crucial entry point for drug trafficking into Europe.

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