Spain Busts International Drug Network in Coordination with Moroccan National Police
A joint international operation has dismantled an organized crime network specializing in drug trafficking, thanks to the close coordination between Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and Spain’s National Intelligence Center, alongside various international security agencies.
Spanish authorities announced that the operation, dubbed “Black Shadow,” led to the arrest of nearly 100 individuals and the seizure of over 57,000 kilograms of cocaine. It was revealed that the network had an extensive structure spanning from Galicia and Portugal to several Spanish provinces, with activities extending to Morocco and the Canary Islands.
Andalusian government spokesman, Pedro Fernández, stated that the success of this operation would not have been possible without the direct collaboration with Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security, which played a pivotal role in the exchange of intelligence and operational monitoring, contributing significantly to tracking the network’s routes and thwarting its operations.
The international efforts also included cooperation with the National Crime Agency in the United Kingdom, as well as various security bodies in Portugal, France, Colombia, and Cape Verde, along with collaboration with Europol and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, underscoring the strength of international partnerships in combating transnational crime.
Experts believe that the “Black Shadow” operation exemplifies the growing role of Moroccan security in combating international drug networks and confirms the Kingdom’s capacity to effectively contribute to regional and international security.
