The Spanish authorities have dismantled a criminal network that specialized in supplying fuel to narco boats operating on the Guadalquivir. The operation, led by the Guardia Civil, resulted in the arrest of several of its members, who used well-organized infrastructures to ensure a constant supply to these vessels. These speedboats are essential to drug trafficking, enabling the rapid transport of illicit substances from Morocco to the Spanish coasts. The investigations, which had been ongoing for months, revealed the modus operandi of the organization, which used hidden vehicles and warehouses to distribute fuel in a clandestine and effective manner.
The operation involved the coordination of several security units, which managed to seize a substantial quantity of jerrycans prepared to be sent to the river's strategic points. This action is part of the government's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in southern Spain, a region particularly affected by its proximity to North Africa. The authorities have highlighted that the dismantling of this network represents a significant blow to the cartels' logistical operations, although they stressed that they will continue to monitor and act against any other criminal activity that threatens security and order in the region.
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