Spanish authorities arrested nine farmers suspected of plotting to burn down a Moroccan warehouse containing agricultural products.
The arrests come amidst ongoing tensions between Spanish and Moroccan farmers over competition in the European market.
Spanish media reported that the warehouse, located in Almeria, housed around 25 workers at the time of the attempted arson.
The suspects, allegedly linked to recent protests against Moroccan exports, face charges of attempted arson.
Rachid Benali, president of the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER), welcomed the intervention of Spanish security forces.
He also highlighted previous instances where Spanish authorities protected Moroccan exports from attacks and expressed confidence in the Spanish justice system.
COMADER said it was closely monitoring other legal complaints filed against Spanish farmers involved in sabotage operations.
COMADER expects the Spanish Public Prosecutor to intervene based on the lawsuits, leading to a complete halt in the targeting of Moroccan trucks. They clarify that a complaint filed in France is not a lawsuit but rather a formal warning issued to a radio station for spreading misinformation.
Morocco and Spain, both major agricultural exporters, have clashed over market share, leading to protests and legal actions. COMADER maintains that Moroccan goods are exported within the framework of the EU partnership agreement and hopes for a continued positive relationship with Spain.
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