# Spanish Police Arrest 78 in Major Smuggling Network Bust

Spanish police arrested 78 people in a crackdown on one of the largest smuggling networks, targeting organized crime. The operation dealt a significant blow to illicit trafficking activities in Europe.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clylejzkkx4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:13:45 GMT