This is the pro-Islamist Ceuta deputy arrested in a drug trafficking operation

MDyC's deputy, Mohamed Ali Duas, was arrested Thursday night in an anti-drug operation in Ceuta. The action was carried out by the Civil Guard and resulted in five arrests, two of them being officers of the Benemérita. Duas, who worked as a prison officer at Fuerte Mendizábal prison, had held this position for years.

He did so in a way that was compatible with his work in the Assembly on plenary days. Duas's arrest has surprised the public, as he joined the Assembly in 2023 after the resignation of police officer Abdelkader Abdeselam. Abdeselam had been arrested in the 90s and served a sentence for drug trafficking.

Subsequently, he found employment in the public sector. The involvement of a localist deputy in this type of operation has caused a great stir.

According to El Pueblo de Ceuta, investigations suggest that the two arrested civil guards may have been collaborating with drug trafficking networks in the city.

It is speculated that, taking advantage of their position at the port of Ceuta, the officers may have facilitated drug trafficking through this route. Investigations point to a possible network of complicity involving more actors within the security forces. The consulted sources have indicated that the Civil Guard is working meticulously to clarify the extent of the crimes.

In the coming hours, more details about the operation are expected to be provided. Although the authorities have preferred to remain cautious so as not to hinder the investigations. Regarding Duas's arrest, reports indicate that his arrest may be linked to his participation in these illicit circles.

However, so far no further details have been released about his direct involvement in drug trafficking activities. The police have conducted several searches during the operation, and new developments are awaited. This case has shaken the interior of the Armed Institute, as the arrests include active members of the Civil Guard.

The involvement of officers in illegal activities such as drug trafficking is one of the main concerns of the Security Forces. They constantly fight against corruption within their ranks. This situation is particularly concerning in strategic points like Ceuta, which is strategically located near the Strait of Gibraltar.

In recent years, Ceuta has been a key point for drug trafficking networks operating in the Strait of Gibraltar. The city has become a critical enclave for drug trafficking due to its proximity to Morocco. Despite efforts by the authorities to strengthen controls at the port and borders.