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Woman arrested trying to smuggle 800 kg of hashish into Ceuta in a motorhome

15.04.2026 16:09 6 min 12 sources РУС
El Periódico SPA + 11 more
Woman arrested trying to smuggle 800 kg of hashish into Ceuta in a motorhome
Original source: El Faro de Ceuta

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The Civil Guard arrested a woman at the Tarajal border crossing in Ceuta. About 800 kg of hashish were found hidden in a specially adapted compartment of her motorhome. The court ordered her remand.

The Civil Guard arrested a woman at the Tarajal border checkpoint in Ceuta as she attempted to bring about 800 kg of hashish into the city. The drugs were concealed in a specially adapted hidden compartment (false floor) of her motorhome. The suspect was travelling alone.

The operation took place during a routine border inspection on 13 April 2026. Officers detected structural anomalies in the vehicle, leading to the discovery of the secret compartment. The woman is suspected of a crime against public health. The Ceuta court ordered her remand; she faces up to four years in prison. An investigation has been launched to identify the entire drug trafficking network.

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Woman tried to smuggle 800 kg of hashish into Ceuta in a motorhome

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