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Smuggling tunnel uncovered between Morocco and Spain's Ceuta enclave

Spanish authorities have discovered a 50-meter underground tunnel connecting Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, believed to have been constructed for drug smuggling. The tunnel, located in an abandoned warehouse near the border, was sealed by Spain’s Civil Guard pending further investigation. The......

Authorities uncover drug-smuggling tunnel between Morocco and Ceuta

Spanish authorities recently discovered a suspected drug-smuggling tunnel linking Morocco with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, located in North Africa. The tunnel, found during an operation targeting hashish trafficking, was equipped with basic lighting and extended 12 meters underground (39 feet). It......

Fatal explosion in Taroudant tunnel highlights safety concerns in infrastructure projects

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday in the Ouzioua region of Taroudant province, where four workers lost their lives following an explosion inside a tunnel associated with the "El Mokhtar Soussi" dam elevation project. According to a statement issued by the Tafnout commune on its official......

Mexican authorities uncover elaborate cross-border smuggling tunnel to the US

Mexican border officials have revealed the discovery of a sophisticated underground tunnel used to smuggle migrants and contraband between Mexico and the United States. The tunnel, which spans over 300 meters, links Ciudad Juarez in Mexico to El Paso, Texas, and was cleverly concealed within a storm......

Enhancing Connectivity in Morocco: The Ourika Tunnel Project

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is nearing the completion of studies aimed at determining the total cost of the Ourika Tunnel, a transformative project designed to improve connectivity between Morocco's economic and tourist hubs. The initiative, which involves constructing a tunnel......

Engineering Challenges Halt Bridge Dreams Across Gibraltar Strait, Tunnel Plans Emerge

The ambitious vision of connecting Europe and Africa through the Strait of Gibraltar has faced persistent engineering hurdles, with experts identifying three major obstacles that make a bridge construction "impossible" while opening doors to alternative solutions. According to recent findings......

Morocco-Spain Underwater Tunnel: Unveiling the Potential of a Transnational Engineering Marvel

In a groundbreaking development, a Spanish firm has embarked on a seismic study to explore the feasibility of constructing an underwater tunnel between Morocco and Spain. This ambitious project, if realized, would not only revolutionize transportation across the Strait of Gibraltar but also foster deeper......

The Ambitious Gibraltar Strait Tunnel Project Regains Momentum

After years of dormancy, an ambitious project to construct a subaquatic tunnel linking Europe and Africa is once again capturing the attention of policymakers and the public alike. The proposed tunnel, estimated to cost a staggering €6 billion, aims to establish a groundbreaking connection between......

Spain and Morocco Revive Ambitious Undersea Tunnel Project

After decades of anticipation, the grand vision of an undersea tunnel linking Spain and Morocco is gaining new momentum. Ineco, a Spanish public engineering firm, has been tasked with leading a comprehensive feasibility study and cost analysis for this bold venture, breathing new life into a project......