HIBAPRESS – Mohamed Zariouh
Following the recent storm that hit the Andalusian coasts, over 100 smuggling boats were discovered stranded at sea, in an incident considered new evidence of the fragility of the Spanish security plan in the face of growing smuggling networks between Morocco and Spain. The boats that were found are part of human smuggling operations active between the two shores, as this incident reveals the extent of the risks threatening maritime security in the region.
Security reports confirm that among the boats stranded at sea, many of them belong to Moroccan barons known in the field of smuggling, including one of the barons from the city of Nador, who is believed to be behind many of the trips used to smuggle people for an amount of up to 12 million centimes per trip. These funds represent the proceeds of illegal operations run by these barons, exploiting the fragility of coastal surveillance.
This event sparked angry reactions from police and Spanish Civil Guard unions, which sharply criticized the Spanish government for the failure of the security plan adopted to combat these networks. These unions also expressed their dissatisfaction with the freezing of the "Fast Zodiacs" law, which was supposed to contribute to strengthening control over these means used in smuggling operations. The unions warned that this failure could lead to an escalation of organized crime on the Spanish coasts.
Security experts pointed out that effectively addressing these networks requires strengthening coordination between the Moroccan and Spanish authorities, especially in light of the increasing activity of smuggling networks that have become a real threat to national security in both countries. Through joint cooperation and the exchange of information, it is possible to stop these illegal operations that exploit the changing weather conditions.
These experts emphasized the importance of tightening laws related to combating smuggling, including imposing stricter penalties on those involved in these networks. They also stressed the need to update security procedures to ensure the seizure of fast boats and monitor all suspicious movements at sea.
In conclusion, the recent storm remains a new warning to the Spanish authorities, emphasizing the need to reassess their security policies and intensify coordination efforts with Morocco to strike at smuggling networks that threaten the security of the region.
