CEUTA, Spain — Mohamed Ali Duas, a deputy for the MDyC party, was arrested on Thursday night during a major anti-drug operation in Ceuta. The operation, conducted by the Civil Guard, led to the arrests of five individuals, including two Civil Guard officers.
Duas, who worked as a prison officer at Fuerte Mendizábal prison for years, had also served in the Ceuta Assembly since 2023, following the resignation of Abdelkader Abdeselam, a former police officer involved in drug trafficking in the 90s. Duas’s arrest has shocked the public due to his political status and long-standing role in the public sector.
According to reports from El Pueblo de Ceuta, investigations indicate that the two Civil Guard officers arrested may have been assisting drug trafficking operations, leveraging their positions at the port of Ceuta to facilitate drug shipments. Authorities are looking into a possible network of corruption involving several members of the security forces. The Civil Guard is reportedly working carefully to uncover the full scope of the operation, but additional details have not yet been made public.
While Duas’s involvement in the drug trafficking network is still unclear, his arrest has raised questions about his potential participation in these illegal activities. The authorities have conducted several searches during the operation, and new information is expected in the coming hours.
This operation highlights growing concerns about corruption within law enforcement agencies, especially in strategic locations like Ceuta. The city has long been a key transit point for drug trafficking networks operating in the Strait of Gibraltar, largely due to its proximity to Morocco. Despite strengthened border controls, Ceuta remains a critical location for illicit trade, and authorities are intensifying their efforts to combat the flow of drugs through the area.
