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Nine Arrested in Organized Human Smuggling from Algeria

9/9/2025

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Guardia Civil arrested nine individuals for human smuggling from Algeria to Almería, Spain.
Smuggling operations are now highly organized, using boats that transport up to 150 migrants.
Each migrant pays €6,000 to €10,000, with over 3,000 arrivals in Almería by late August 2025.
Recent drownings underscore the dangers, with 2,400 Mediterranean deaths reported in 2024.
Spain's policy shift on Western Sahara has increased crossings from Algeria, overwhelming reception centers.

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Guardia Civil arrested nine individuals for human smuggling from Algeria to Almería, Spain.
Smuggling operations are now highly organized, using boats that transport up to 150 migrants.
Each migrant pays €6,000 to €10,000, with over 3,000 arrivals in Almería by late August 2025.
Recent drownings underscore the dangers, with 2,400 Mediterranean deaths reported in 2024.
Spain's policy shift on Western Sahara has increased crossings from Algeria, overwhelming reception centers.