The Spanish police announced on December 13 that they have successfully uncovered a criminal gang that uses helicopters to smuggle marijuana products from Morocco to Spain. A total of 6 people have been arrested on charges including suspected drug trafficking, participation in criminal organizations, and illegal possession of guns. Law enforcement officials carried out raids in the three provinces of Malaga, Almeria and Murcia and seized a helicopter, 657 kilograms of marijuana products, five guns, cash, and several vehicles involved in the case. This is a police operation to crack down on drug trafficking using air channels, with the participation of law enforcement forces from Morocco, Belgium, and Sweden. The Spanish National Guard said in a statement that the helicopters involved in the case can carry 500 to 900 kilograms of drugs each time. These drugs are stored in rural buildings in southern Spain and then transported by land to other European countries and regions.

The Spanish police announced on December 13 that they have successfully uncovered a criminal gang that uses helicopters to smuggle marijuana products from Morocco to Spain. A total of 6 people have been arrested on charges including suspected drug trafficking, participation in criminal organizations, and illegal possession of guns. Law enforcement officials carried out raids in the three provinces of Malaga, Almeria and Murcia and seized a helicopter, 657 kilograms of marijuana products, five guns, cash, and several vehicles involved in the case. This is a police operation to crack down on drug trafficking using air channels, with the participation of law enforcement forces from Morocco, Belgium, and Sweden. The Spanish National Guard said in a statement that the helicopters involved in the case can carry 500 to 900 kilograms of drugs each time. These drugs are stored in rural buildings in southern Spain and then transported by land to other European countries and regions.