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Two Moroccans Arrested in Spain Over 1.5 Tons of Hashish in Fake Oranges
Rabat– Spanish authorities have arrested two Moroccan nationals in the Malaga region following a major drug trafficking operation. The suspects were intercepted while transporting 1,579 kilograms of hashish concealed inside fake oranges.
The operation began when officers from the Drugs and Organized Crime Unit (UDYCO) noticed a car driving suspiciously close to an unmarked white truck on the A-7 highway between Vélez-Málaga and Malaga.
Alerted by the behavior, the provincial police's narcotics unit joined the operation to intercept both vehicles. The small car managed to escape following a maneuver, while the truck was stopped at a highway exit.
Upon inspecting the truck's trailer, officers discovered several pallets of oranges. However, some of the fruits appeared unusually bright and had an abnormal texture. Further examination revealed they were counterfeit, hollowed out, and filled with hashish. Authorities seized a total of 1,579 kilograms of the drug.
A video shared on the official Instagram account of the Policía Nacional shows the operation, capturing the moment officers uncovered the fake oranges and revealed the concealed hashish inside.
The truck driver and his companion, both Moroccan nationals, were immediately arrested on drug trafficking charges. They were later presented before Malaga's Instruction Court No. 10 and placed in provisional detention.
Police investigations are ongoing to identify other members of the trafficking network, including the occupants of the vehicle that escaped. Tags: drug traffickinghashishSpain-Morocco
