Spanish authorities said they have discovered a suspected drug smuggling tunnel linking Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in north Africa.

Spanish authorities have uncovered a suspected drug-smuggling tunnel connecting Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. Discovered during an operation targeting hashish trafficking, the tunnel is equipped with basic lighting and plunges to a depth of 39 feet.

The hidden passage, dug 12 meters below ground, was discovered during a dramatic raid on a warehouse in Ceuta’s industrial zone, just meters away from the heavily guarded border double-gate with barbed wires on top separating the tiny Spanish enclave from Morocco.

In La Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Africa, the Guardia Civil discovered a tunnel dug from Morocco. The tunnel links Morocco to this small Spanish territory, and thus to Europe. It was used by drug traffickers.

Criminal organizations smuggling hashish into Spain dismantled during the operation. A total of 14 people have been arrested as part of the investigation. The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled several criminal organizations responsible for smuggling large quantities of hashish into mainland Spain,

A tunnel linking Spain to Morocco used by smugglers to traffic drugs has been discovered – 14 arrest have been made – two of them include members of Spain’s law enforcement agency