The suspects, who are Algerian, Moroccan, and Spanish nationals, maintained the migrant smuggling network’s strong presence in Almería, Spain. While based primarily in this Spanish region, the criminal organisation is connected to other criminal groups and cells operating in France, particularly in Marseille and Perpignan, as well as in La Jonquera
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