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

A suspected drug smuggling tunnel connecting Morocco and the Spanish enclave, Ceuta, was discovered. The tunnel, found during an anti-trafficking operation, was equipped with basic lighting and measured 12 meters deep.

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,

The tunnel used by drug traffickers to smuggle hashish from Morocco to Ceuta, and then to mainland Spain, extends into multiple galleries, Spanish media reported on Thursday.

Authorities believe the tunnel was used to smuggle drugs into Spain. The tunnel was found during a police search of a warehouse in Ceuta. It runs about 12 metres underground and stretches several dozen metres in length.

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.