#border-security — Public Fediverse posts
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Ceuta’s 19-Meter Narco Labyrinth: Rails, Cranes, and a Fridge Door to the Drug Trade
Not a movie set—this was a real, rail-equipped smuggling tunnel running under the border. Yes, with trolleys.Dear Cherubs, Spanish police just dismantled what looks like the world’s most over-engineered basement project—a 19-meter-deep, multi-level drug tunnel linking Morocco to Ceuta, complete with its own rail system and mini-cranes for hauling hashish pallets like it was rush hour on the underground.
The whole setup was tucked beneath an unassuming warehouse in Ceuta’s El Tarajal industrial zone, right on the North African border. Entry? A massive soundproof refrigerator that swung open like a bad spy thriller prop. Drop 19 meters down a shaft, hit a storage chamber nicknamed the “narcodespensa” for stacking bales on pallets, then crawl through a narrow 80-centimeter-wide, 1.2-meter-high passage rigged with trolleys, pulleys, and rails straight into Moroccan territory. It was giving mine-shaft-meets-FedEx, with pumping systems to keep the water out and enough insulation to stay whisper-quiet.
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
Investigators from Spain’s National Police couldn’t even measure the full length because the far end is flooded, but the engineering screamed pro-level planning. This wasn’t some amateur dig; it was built to move serious volume without drawing eyes—or ears—from the heavily guarded border above. Operation Ares, which kicked off in February 2025, wrapped up with raids across Ceuta, Andalusia, and Galicia, nabbing 27 people and more than 17 tons of hashish plus €1.43 million in cash.
THE TUNNEL BOSS BEHIND IT ALL
Credit (or blame) goes to the Moroccan national police dubbed the “Narco-Architect,” already suspected in a similar tunnel busted in Ceuta last year. According to Spanish authorities, he designed this maze-like infrastructure for a powerful hashish network feeding Spain and beyond. The raid also turned up luxury vehicles, comms gear, and even some cocaine on the side. It’s a neat reminder that while border fences get taller, the folks on the other side keep getting cleverer underground.
Ceuta’s position as a Spanish enclave on Morocco’s coast has long made it prime real estate for smuggling, but this level of sophistication raises the bar. No more basic speedboats or backpacks over the fence—now it’s subterranean logistics with better tech than some small businesses. Police called it a major blow to one of Spain’s biggest hashish outfits, and fair play: shutting down a rail-equipped drug subway is the kind of win that deserves a slow clap. Still, bet the architects are already sketching tunnel 3.0 somewhere out of sight.
Sources list Spanish National Police — https://policia.es/_es/comunicacion_prensa_detalle.php?ID=16841 El País — https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-03-31/the-narco-architect-who-designed-tunnels-to-bring-hashish-from-morocco-into-spain.html Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/world/spanish-police-bust-underground-hashish-route-morocco-2026-03-31/ CBS News — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-smuggling-tunnel-spain-morocco-rail-system-cranes/
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Romania Recovers Drone Fragments Amidst Escalating Border Incidents
Romania found drone parts in Galati and Tulcea counties after Russia attacked Ukraine. This is the second time drone debris was found in Romania.
#RomaniaDrone, #UkraineWar, #BorderSecurity, #AirDefense, #Galati
https://newsletter.tf/romania-finds-drone-parts-after-russian-attack/
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Drone fragments were found in Romania on April 25, the second time this has happened. This follows a large Russian attack on Ukraine.
#RomaniaDrone, #UkraineWar, #BorderSecurity, #AirDefense, #Galati
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What makes it land is the structure: a long process, but one promised payoff. That creates instant political clarity.
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U.S.-Mexico Border Update: April 17, 2026
A look at the data halfway into fiscal 2026. Republicans may seek to fund ICE and Border Patrol for 3+ years on a simple-majority vote. DHS organizational culture, abuses in ICE custody, border wall controversies, and updates from the migration route.
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India showcased maritime security capabilities at World Border Security Congress 2026 in Vienna, with Indian Coast Guard presenting on safety, sovereignty and global cooperation. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-maritime-security-world-border-security-congress-2026-indian-coast-guard-vienna-abs81lnt?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #India #MaritimeSecurity #IndianCoastGuard #Vienna #BorderSecurity
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😃☺️Heute wird ein bedeutender Meilenstein in der europäischen Grenzsicherheit erreicht:Das Entry/Exit System (#EES) ist nun in allen Schengen-Ländern vollständig in Betrieb. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/entryexit-system/ #Schengen #BorderSecurity #EU #TravelTech #Biometrics #SmartBorders #DigitalBorders #BorderControl #Europe#DigitalBorders #BorderControl #Europe
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U.S.-Mexico Border Update: April 3, 2026
Migrant encounter data. DHS remains partially shut down. DHS has new management, same mission. Deaths in ICE custody. Mounting evidence of harm to children. Updates about deportations. Asylum and TPS in the courts. Border walls and buoys.
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WOLA Report: Denouncing Into the Void: The Dismantling of Internal Oversight and Accountability at DHS
A year ago, the internal civil rights and detention watchdogs were gutted. Now, accountability is out of reach while abuses are worsening rapidly.
#BorderSecurity #Featured #HumanRights #Migration #OrganizationalCulture #WOLA #Writing
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U.S.-Mexico Border Update: March 20, 2026
Sen. Mullin to replace Noem at DHS as partial shutdown continues. Timeline may slow for detention “warehouse” plan, while in-custody deaths skyrocket. Concerns about oversight of DHS, and about the border wall and natural areas.
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March 19 Webinar on the Dismantling of Internal Oversight at DHS
I’ve been working on a report with colleagues at the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales that will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Trump administration totally gutting agencies at DHS that are supposed to be handling complaints about civil rights, civil liberties, and detention abuse violations.
#BorderSecurity #Events #Featured #HumanRights #Migration #USPolicy
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U.S.-Mexico Border Update: March 6, 2026
Kristi Noem leaves a DHS in turmoil. Border walls may be coming to Big Bend National Park. 10 people have died this year in ICE’s rapidly expanding detention system. ICE training cut from 72 to 42 days. New reports from Mexico.
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US military used laser to shoot down Border Protection drone near Texas border, lawmakers say https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/us-military-laser-shoots-down-border-protection-drone-texas-qlt2n88x?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #USMilitary #DroneIncident #TexasBorder #FAA #BorderSecurity
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Hillary Clinton Calls for "Humane" Migration Controls, Citing Destabilization
Hillary Clinton spoke at a security meeting about migration. She said borders need to be safe but also kind to people. This has started a new talk about how countries handle people moving.
#HillaryClinton, #Migration, #Immigration, #BorderSecurity, #HumanRights
https://newsletter.tf/hillary-clinton-migration-controls-munich-2024/
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Hillary Clinton recently spoke about migration at a meeting in Germany. She said that too many people moving can cause problems. She believes countries need safe borders, but also need to treat people well. This has started a discussion about how to manage migration.
#HillaryClinton, #Migration, #Immigration, #BorderSecurity, #HumanRights
https://newsletter.tf/hillary-clinton-migration-controls-munich-2024/
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Attack in Burkina Faso involving Ghanaian tomato traders has reignited public anger over borders, food imports, and Sahel insecurity.
Are these fears justified, or is panic filling the gaps left by limited information?
#Ghana #BurkinaFaso #TomatoTraders #BorderSecurity #Sahel
https://newz.africa/2026/02/16/ghana-tomato-traders-attack-burkina-faso/?fsp_sid=1380 -
LIVE: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a briefing
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a briefing. It comes after President Donald Trump agreed to end his unprecedented and hotly protested deportation surge in Minnesota, White House border czar Tom Homan said. #KristiNoem #BorderSecurity #Trump #TrumpAdministration #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:
https://fllics.com/en/video/live-homeland-security-secretary-kristi-noem-holds-a-briefing-2/
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LIVE: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a briefing
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a briefing. It comes after President Donald Trump agreed to end his unprecedented and hotly protested deportation surge in Minnesota, White House border czar Tom Homan said. #KristiNoem #BorderSecurity #Trump #TrumpAdministration #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:
https://fllics.com/en/video/live-homeland-security-secretary-kristi-noem-holds-a-briefing/
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As Bangladesh votes amid tension, New Delhi braces for security, border, and geopolitical aftershocks. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/bangladesh-elections-india-implications-ew2r0mrx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BangladeshElections #IndiaBangladesh #SouthAsia #BorderSecurity
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ICE Hearing LIVE | ICE, CBP, USCIS Chiefs Testify Before House Homeland Security Committee
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, and USCIS Director Joseph Edlow appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee to discuss border security, immigration enforcement, and agency operations. #ICE #ICEprotest #CBP #USCIS #HomelandSecurity #USImmigration #BorderSecurity #HouseCommittee
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USA-Einreise: Social Media offenlegen https://zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/usa-einreise-vorschriften-faq-100.html #Einreisekontrolle #Grenzkontrolle #Sicherheitspolitik #SozialeMedien
#SocialMediaNutzung
#DigitaleMedien #SocialMedia
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U.S.-Mexico Border Update: January 23, 2026
Three deaths in two months at Fort Bliss facility—including a homicide. 2026 DHS appropriation nears passage, with a handful of Democrats supporting. ICE memo purports to allow warrantless forcible entry into homes. December migration and drug-seizure data.