By Euro Weekly News Media • 30 March 2019 • 15:30
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SPANISH police have arrested 17 members of an alleged people trafficking ring in North Africa.
The arrests took place in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where a gang were allegedly threatening Moroccan migrants who sought to recover their money after failed attempts to reach Europe.
The group are accused of charging between €1,500 and €4,000 to transport migrants to Spain.
According to media reports, a hired hitman allegedly threatened those who tried to claim their money back.
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