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Police find underwater drones smuggling drugs from Morocco to Europe

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4 years ago

July 5, 2022

William Howard

Spanish police have uncovered three underwater drones, used to smuggle drugs to Europe from Morocco

The vessels are apparently capable of carrying up to 200kg of cargo and were seized following a 14-month investigation.

Eight people have been arrested so far, and police believe they have broken up a gang.

who were building the vehicles and supplying them to drug smugglers.

Spanish authorities say it’s the first time they have discovered an unmanned underwater vehicle.

The drones allow drug traffickers to transport narcotics remotely across the narrow strip of sea that separates Morocco from Spain.

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William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.