Civil Guard was disbanded Allegedly a network aimed at the irregular entry of Algerian citizens into south-east Spain It has been stopped within the scope of this operation, which is still open.for 11 peopleFalse denunciation and membership in a criminal organization, with alleged authorship in crimes committed against the rights of foreign citizens. The leader went to prison.
Operation, It’s called ‘coat rack’It began within the framework of investigations carried out by the Armed Institute to combat criminal groups trying to smuggle non-EU citizens into Spain via the southeastern coast of Spain, Benemérita sources reported in a note.
The Civil Guard has been tracking an Algerian citizen linked to these types of crimes since 2021. make logistics easier And personnel required for irregular entry of citizens From the coasts of Murcia and Almería.
Several simultaneous departures from Algeria
The main ‘modus operandi’ consisted of what was known as: ‘taxi boats’that is, semi-rigid boats with high-horsepower engines on which they carried immigrants and even carried them Several simultaneous departures from the Algerian coast To exceed the response capacity of the Civil Guard Maritime Organization and thus successfully reach a greater number of ships and people.
Once in Spain, the criminal network had people dedicated to logistics tasks, providing fuel and protection to boat owners once they arrived on national territory. It is suspected that he even has international connections in France and Belgium regarding the purchase of high-powered ships.
Last August, after several months of intense investigation, the Civil Guard Surprised several suspects on La Azohía beachWhen a semi-rigid boat with a 250 horsepower engine is launched in the municipality of Cartagena.
Within the scope of the investigation, 11 people of Algerian, Moroccan and Spanish nationality were identified and arrested. Alicante, Murcia And Almeria and are between the ages of 30 and 55.
The Civil Guard seized three semi-rigid boats. 250 liters of fuel, two off-road vehicles, 3,000 euros in cash And various mobile phones.
Operation ‘Perchero’ is coordinated by the Information Headquarters of the Civil Guard, with the support of the Information Groups of Almería, Alicante and Murcia.
While the detainees, seized items and procedures were transferred to the judicial authorities, the main leader of the organization was ordered to be placed in temporary prison. investigation remains opentherefore further arrests are not ruled out.