Spain Busts Mediterranean Smuggling Ring | Toronto News

Spanish authorities just pulled off a jaw-dropping maritime takedown, dismantling a ruthless smuggling ring that trafficked migrants and drugs across the Mediterranean. Seventy-eight suspects arrested, eighteen high-speed boats seized — some worth over five million euros — this crew orchestrated at least 64 dangerous voyages, hauling more than 2,000 people into Spain while pocketing over 24 million euros. Migrants were crammed, chained, and tossed into stormy seas for up to 12,000 euros a head. The operation, coordinated with Europol and police from France, Portugal, and Poland, exposed a growing trend: more Algerian migrants now reaching Spain’s mainland shores — not just the Canaries. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bab07bb7d2b457af