Members of alleged people trafficking group arrested by Spanish police

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.