Operation Algeciras

Operation Algeciras was a coordinated law enforcement effort launched by Spain, the UK, and the US in March 2023 to combat organized crime, particularly drug trafficking, in the strategic port city of Algeciras, Spain. The operation involved inspections, surveillance, and arrests targeting groups involved in smuggling illegal substances across European and North African routes. It aimed to disrupt criminal networks that exploit the busy port for importing and exporting drugs, weapons, and other illicit goods. The success of the operation enhanced regional security and underscored international cooperation against transnational crime.