Spanish police, in collaboration with Europol, have dismantled a human trafficking network allegedly run by Algerian nationals, according to a recent video release by authorities. The operation revealed several Moroccan passports, believed to be counterfeit, which were uncovered during the crackdown.
On Friday, Spanish police announced the successful dismantling of a human trafficking ring responsible for smuggling approximately 1,000 irregular migrants from Algeria into Spain and subsequently facilitating their movement to other European countries.
The network reportedly charged up to 20,000 euros per person, potentially earning around 1.5 million euros. The illegal organization was involved in the entry of more than 750 Syrian and over 250 Algerian migrants into Spain via overcrowded and unsafe fast boats from Algeria.
Spanish authorities, supported by Europol, have arrested 21 individuals across Madrid and the Basque Country. Andalusia in southern Spain was identified as the primary landing zone for the boats, while the Basque Country, bordering France, was another key operational area.
The operation also traced a logistics branch in the Algerian port city of Oran, which managed the perilous sea crossings. The fast boats used for these journeys were dangerously overcrowded and lacked safety measures.
Spain often serves as a transit point for migrants, who typically continue their journey to other EU countries after arriving on Spanish shores. Members of the trafficking network would transport these migrants to Madrid, where they provided temporary accommodation before facilitating further travel.
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