Al-Andalus aims to revive drug enforcement unit
The Andalusian government has raised its warning level regarding the increasing activity of drug trafficking networks and has called for the reactivation of the "Ocon Sur" unit affiliated with the Civil Guard, which was dismantled approximately four years ago. The Andalusian Prime Minister, Juanma Moreno, expressed his concern about the evolving security situation, emphasizing that the region is no longer just a transit point but has become a base for various drug networks and mafias. He clarified that the smugglers' activities are not limited to specific areas but have spread along the coastline and into inland regions, with smuggling boats operating in broad daylight within the Guadalquivir River, indicating a rise in the boldness and audacity of criminal networks. He warned of an increase in violence related to drug trade, accompanied by a growing sense of insecurity among residents, citing incidents of violence and clashes that resulted in the death of Civil Guard members during operations against these networks. The Andalusian government believes that restoring the "Ocon Sur" unit could strengthen security capabilities against organized networks, especially since it previously played a role in combating smuggling organizations before its dismantling. They condemned the decision to disband the unit as a mistake and are calling on the central government to take more rigorous measures and provide the necessary resources to the Civil Guard. Furthermore, the Andalusian authorities view the phenomenon from a social perspective, warning against the exploitation of drug networks to recruit youth and vulnerable groups, with the aim of integrating them into activities related to smuggling, distribution, and supply.
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