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Spain uncovers caravan smuggling ring from UK via Santander port

23.07.2026 10:05 4 min 8 sources РУС
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Spain uncovers caravan smuggling ring from UK via Santander port
Original source: europapress.es

In Brief

Spain's Civil Guard has uncovered a scheme to illegally import 32 caravans and 5 cars from the UK through the port of Santander. Unpaid customs duties are estimated at €28,000.

The Civil Guard of Cantabria has uncovered a smuggling network bringing caravans and cars from the United Kingdom into Spain. According to the investigation, the vehicles entered through the port of Santander or via land borders under the guise of temporary stays, but were then sold in Spain without paying import duties.

A total of 37 violation reports were filed involving 32 caravans and 5 cars. The unpaid customs duties are estimated at approximately €28,000. The operator's base was located in the municipality of Grado (Asturias), where 8 caravans and 5 cars were found without import documents. It was also established that another 24 caravans had been brought in from the UK last year without proper declaration. The case has been referred to the customs administration of Asturias.

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