SPANISH POLICE UNCOVER SOPHISTICATED DRUG TUNNEL LINKING MOROCCO TO CEUTA
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Spanish police on Tuesday announced the discovery of a highly sophisticated, maze-like underground tunnel used to smuggle large quantities of hashish from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta and onward to Europe.
According to authorities, the tunnel was hidden beneath an industrial warehouse in Ceuta and was equipped with pumping and soundproofing systems to evade detection.
Investigators revealed that the three-level structure extended 19 metres underground, with its lowest level connecting directly to Morocco and resembling a complex mining maze. It featured rail-mounted trolleys, while the middle level was used to store and prepare drug consignments, which were then lifted using cranes and pulley systems designed for heavy loads.
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Police said the tunnel, measuring about 1.2 metres in height and 80 centimetres in width, was purpose-built by a powerful criminal network that collaborated with other groups to transport drugs via speedboats and fishing vessels. However, its full length remains unknown as parts of it are flooded.
The investigation, which began in February 2025, led to the seizure of over 17 tonnes of hashish and €1.4 million in cash, as well as the arrest of 27 suspects, including two alleged ringleaders. One of the suspects, arrested on March 26 in Morocco, is also linked to another drug tunnel dismantled in Ceuta last year.
Spain’s proximity to Morocco, a major cannabis producer, and its strong links to Latin America continue to make it a key gateway for drug trafficking into Europe, particularly through the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, the EU’s only land borders with Africa.
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