# Spain-led raid ‘dismantles’ Mediterranean smuggling network, 78 arrested

https://mins.news/en/item/16398

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-07 17:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/7/mediterranean-smuggling-network-dismantled-in-spain-led-raid-78-arrested?traffic_source=rss

> Authorities say a Spain-led raid has broken up a migrant-smuggling network operating across the western Mediterranean. They described it as one of the largest criminal networks involved in the activity. A total of 78 people were arrested during the operation. Officials said the network was responsible for running migrant smuggling routes in the region.

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