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Spanish authorities report that at least 15 rapes and numerous other crimes have been committed in Ceuta in less than three weeks since a significant influx of migrants, despite many having reportedly left.
Spanish authorities urgently evacuated the remains of three 11th-century kings of Aragón on Thursday. The measure was taken as the royal monastery in Huelva, where the former monarchs were interred, was threatened by a wildfire.
Spanish authorities have dealt a significant blow to cocaine production, arresting 27 individuals and dismantling four laboratories. The criminal network reportedly smuggled drugs hidden in various materials through European maritime ports.
Spanish authorities are cautioning potential Moroccan migrants against believing misinformation circulating on social media regarding a new wave of attempts to cross into Ceuta.
Spanish authorities have dismantled a money laundering network linked to the Sánchez Castro brothers, which allegedly laundered 8.6 million euros. The operation resulted in 44 arrests and 18 house searches across several Spanish provinces.
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into a potential new mass migrant attempt on Ceuta, with concerns rising about a possible surge on August 15. This comes as Morocco has charged nearly 90 individuals in connection with a previous wave of migrants to the enclave.
Spain is seeking solidarity as it deals with the aftermath of a massive migration surge into Ceuta, where most of the estimated 60,000 people have returned to Morocco, and Spanish authorities have reported at least 72 deaths.
Spanish authorities said they planned to start to allow some people evacuated from wildfires near Madrid to return on Monday, in a sign of progress in fighting some of the worst forest fires in the…
Spanish authorities, including the Civil Guard, firefighters, and Red Cross, rescued 86 migrants in separate operations off Formentera, Cabrera, and Mallorca, as irregular arrivals to the archipelago increased by 24.5% in 2025.
Luis María Olalde, a former ETA member, was injured in an earthquake and is now facing an extradition request from Spanish authorities. He is suspected of participating in a 1979 attack in the Basque Country that killed two police officers.
A 60-year-old British man, wanted on a European arrest warrant issued by Spanish authorities, was apprehended in Ioannina, Greece. He was arrested based on the outstanding warrant.
Spanish authorities are scrambling to prepare for a total solar eclipse on August 12, having only recently grasped the full logistical implications of the event.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is catching up, despite the virus having a significant head start and spreading to new areas.
A municipal politician from Södertälje, Sweden, has been removed from his position after Spanish authorities suspected him of committing offenses in Spain, involving psychological abuse against his former partner.
Spanish authorities have arrested ten individuals in Almería as part of an operation targeting illegal marijuana plantations found across various properties in the El Puche, Loma Cabrera, and La Cañada areas.
Spanish authorities are seeking public collaboration to locate 12 of the United Kingdom's most wanted criminals, who are believed to be hiding in Spain. The individuals are sought for various offenses ranging from murder to money laundering.
Spain is investigating several suspected cases of hantavirus, including one in Alicante linked to a KLM flight and a woman who traveled with a deceased Dutch national. The UK has also reported potential new cases, prompting health alerts.
Spanish authorities have intercepted a cargo ship in international waters near the Canary Islands, seizing an estimated 30 to 45 tons of cocaine in one of the largest drug busts.
Spanish authorities announced a record-breaking seizure of cocaine, reportedly 40 tons, from a ship in the Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands. Several individuals were arrested in connection with the massive drug bust.
Spanish authorities have frozen the property assets belonging to Gerry Hutch as part of an ongoing money-laundering investigation. This move targets the alleged financial activities of the prominent gang leader.
Spanish health authorities have officially confirmed that homeopathy is a placebo and lacks curative validity, potentially posing a risk to health. This declaration reinforces the scientific consensus on its efficacy.
Spanish labor inspection authorities and police in Madrid and Fuenlabrada arrested seven individuals for systematically exploiting and harassing call center employees, punishing those who did not perform.
The Spanish Football Association has condemned Islamophobic and racist chants made by home fans during a pre-World Cup friendly match against Egypt, with Spanish authorities now investigating the incident.
Spanish authorities have seized 160 kilograms of cocaine at Barajas Airport in less than three months, with the drugs cleverly disguised as coffee and soap.
A suspect detained by the PJ in Nisa, Portugal, was extradited to Spanish authorities on Friday in connection with a homicide that occurred in March 2025 following a drug sale.
Spanish authorities arrested 12 individuals involved in an international money laundering scheme that exploited Ukrainian women to open bank accounts for online gambling platforms.
Spain has alerted the World Health Organization (WHO) about what Spanish authorities believe to be human-to-human transmission of a variant of the A(H1N1) swine flu virus.
Spanish authorities have arrested several Dutch citizens as part of a large drug investigation that led to the detention of a total of 12 people.
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok regarding concerns over AI-generated images on their platforms.
Spanish authorities in Tenerife arrested six individuals and seized 13 tons of 'laughing gas' (nitrous oxide) in an operation to dismantle a criminal organization. This marks the second-largest apprehension of nitrous oxide in Europe.
Madrid estimates that approximately 5,000 migrants, including around 1,900 minors, remain in Ceuta. This situation continues to be a significant concern for Spanish authorities.
Spanish authorities are concerned about a potential new storming of the exclave of Ceuta, following calls and mobilization efforts observed on social media platforms.
The man’s body was recovered by maritime officers but he was ‘already dead’, Spanish authorities said
Spanish authorities have expressed optimism regarding the ongoing wildfire in Andalusia, near Niebla, which has led to the preventive evacuation of approximately 470 people. The fire has already consumed around 8,000 hectares.
Spanish authorities are investigating a potential mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on August 15, stating there is no evidence of involvement from the Moroccan government or a specific criminal organization.
Thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, triggering a political backlash and prompting Spanish authorities to return many of them. The event has drawn comparisons to other immigration crises and sparked debate over Europe's response.
A British flight was forced to return to Tenerife after a mass brawl erupted onboard, leading to ten individuals being detained by Spanish authorities while other passengers continued their journey to Liverpool.
Spanish authorities are processing a large number of migrant applications for residency and work permits, with proponents arguing that migrants are essential for sectors like bars and farms, while the measure has become a source of division.
Spanish authorities have arrested ten young individuals in Valdemoro for allegedly assaulting two minors, with one victim sustaining three broken teeth during the brutal attack.
Heatwaves in Southern Europe are creating favorable conditions for the proliferation of Vibrio bacteria in European seas, prompting some Spanish authorities to implement preventive measures and advise tourists to exercise caution.
Spanish authorities are tightening alcohol consumption rules in the Balearic Islands, introducing a six-drink-per-day limit and significant fines for violations, targeting excessive tourist drinking.
France has agreed to extradite former ETA leader Josu Ternera to Spain, Spanish authorities have announced. Ternera, a prominent figure in the Basque separatist group, has been sought by Spain for various charges.
Spanish authorities have arrested six members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang in Madrid, accused of violent robberies involving firearms, stealing millions in jewelry, watches, and cryptocurrencies. In one assault, they reportedly shot a man in the face.
Spanish authorities are investigating the death of Mango founder Isak Andic, with attention now on his son, Jonathan Andic, and the disappearance of a mobile phone.
Moldovan law enforcement, in collaboration with German and Spanish authorities, participated in an operation to liquidate the darknet platform Crimenetwork.
Six Dutch nationals are among 23 individuals remanded in custody after Spanish authorities intercepted a cargo ship in what is described as the world's biggest single cocaine bust.
A cruise ship with confirmed hantavirus cases is sailing towards the Canary Islands, leading to a dispute between the Spanish central government, which approved its docking, and the regional Canary Islands leader, who has rejected the decision.
Spanish authorities have intercepted one of the largest cocaine shipments in an operation carried out off the coast of Dakhla. The post Spain Seizes Up to 45 Tons of Cocaine off Morocco’s Dakhla Coast appeared first on Morocco World News.
Spanish maritime authorities rescued 136 people, including 114 men, 22 women, and seven children, from a boat near El Hierro in the Canary Islands.
Spanish authorities are investigating the national grid operator for "very serious" breaches linked to a recent blackout, marking the first such identification of wrongdoing since a 2025 outage.
A growing scam dubbed 'Mena-Erasmus' is concerning Spanish authorities, where minors from affluent families in Morocco and Algeria exploit Spain's protection system as an illegal entry route, arriving with designer items and a rehearsed story.
Spanish authorities have uncovered an underground tunnel in Ceuta, believed to have been used to smuggle large quantities of drugs from Morocco into the Spanish territory.
Spanish authorities have arrested 15 people and dismantled eight drug sales points in Collado Villalba, seizing 250 grams of cocaine, four kilos of hashish, marijuana, various anxiolytics, and 12,000 euros in cash.
Spanish authorities arrested 19 individuals involved in a drug trafficking network that introduced drugs into Andalusia, Spain, from Brazil, hidden in containers.
Spanish authorities have arrested six individuals at Forestalia's offices in Madrid and Zaragoza, along with searching a dozen homes of linked executives, in an operation concerning irregular renewable energy contracts.
Spanish authorities and Frontex are conducting a search operation for a missing migrant boat off the Balearic Islands.
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok regarding their use and handling of AI-generated images.
Spain's Environment Ministry has launched an investigation into the possible shooting of "Grandma," a rare Iberian orca, after it was filmed swimming with injuries to its dorsal fin. The orca is an endangered species.
Spanish authorities have dismantled an Albanian criminal organization responsible for a series of home robberies in residential areas across Spain.
Spanish authorities have urged individuals planning to observe the upcoming solar eclipse to be cautious of potential wildfire risks.
Spanish authorities have arrested three people in Castelldefels and one in Reus, dismantling a criminal organization involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced prostitution, leading to the liberation of five women.
Spanish authorities intercepted over 800 kilograms of cocaine in Punta Umbría following a sea chase, during which the crew threw drug bales overboard to evade the Civil Guard.
Spanish authorities have apprehended one of Sweden's most wanted fugitives in the Barcelona area, as announced on Monday.
Spanish authorities have arrested four individuals and seized seven firearms in connection with a shooting incident in La Mina, with none of the detainees possessing valid weapons licenses.
Multiple wildfires are actively burning across Spain, France, Algeria, and Greece, with thousands of hectares scorched and hundreds evacuated. The largest fires are reported north of Madrid and near Draguignan in France, with emergency crews battling to contain the blazes.
Spanish authorities have confirmed that seven British nationals are among the 13 victims killed in recent wildfires across Spain. Twelve of the deceased were foreign nationals.
Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) and Spanish authorities have arrested suspects involved in a phishing scheme that defrauded Santander bank of approximately €50 million, with part of the money laundered in Portugal.
A British couple has been arrested by Spanish authorities in Costa del Sol on suspicion of leaving their three minor children alone in a hotel to attend a party, with reports indicating their 6-month-old baby tested positive for cocaine.
Spanish authorities have confirmed 111 cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare form of cancer that develops around breast implants, with cases expected to be identified until the end of 2025.
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are underway, with teams like Germany arriving for final training and discussions around player protection from heat. The tournament also faces significant security challenges for US law enforcement and will introduce new FIFA-approved rule changes.
On May 19, after more than a year of investigation, Spanish authorities arrested Jonathan Andic, 45, the son of the founder of the clothing retail chain 'Mango', who holds a position in the company...
Law enforcement agencies, including the GNR in Algarve and Italian Guardia di Finanza with Spanish authorities, conducted a joint operation resulting in the seizure of approximately four to eight tons of hashish. The large-scale drug bust also involved the confiscation of 11 tons of cocaine.
Spanish authorities announced the evacuation of 94 passengers and crew members, though the specific circumstances of the incident were not detailed.
Spanish authorities intercepted a ship near the Canary Islands, seizing a record-breaking 30 to 40 tons of cocaine in what is described as Europe's largest drug bust. The operation involved a vessel carrying the illicit cargo on the high seas.
The court finds indications of criminal offenses such as "unauthorized" external intervention in the phones of those spied upon.
Spanish authorities have introduced stringent measures to control excessive alcohol consumption by tourists, particularly in the Magaluf (Mallorca) and San Antonio (Ibiza) resorts, by limiting the amount of alcohol they can drink.
Spanish authorities have provided details on how income from online betting and gaming should be declared for tax purposes. The income tax declaration can be submitted online from April 8.
Spanish authorities have dismantled a criminal group specializing in stealing wheels from high-end vehicles. Four individuals were arrested, and stolen items were found stored in a warehouse in Vallecas for sale.
Spanish authorities have discovered a secret tunnel connecting Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. The tunnel was being used to smuggle hashish into Europe, highlighting sophisticated methods used by drug traffickers.
Spanish authorities are not pursuing criminal charges in the death of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey, as a preliminary autopsy suggests an accident in Barcelona and they await toxicology reports.
Spanish authorities have seized more than 600,000 counterfeit 'Stranger Things' toys, totaling 25 tons, from several warehouses located in Getafe, Fuenlabrada, and Parla, Madrid.
Spanish authorities have arrested five individuals in Marbella, accused of drug trafficking, belonging to a criminal organization, and simulating a crime, after discovering cocaine hidden in cement bags, linked to a 'Mocro Maffia' branch.
A 53-year-old man, Juli Bulla, wanted by Spanish authorities for drug trafficking, was arrested in Elbasan, Albania, following a police operation.
Spanish authorities at Barajas airport seized 15 dead pangolins found in a passenger's suitcase arriving from Ethiopia. The passenger is under investigation for transporting a protected species.
Spanish authorities are launching an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok regarding concerns over AI-generated images on their platforms.