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Forged document factory dismantled in Alicante

Spanish and French police dismantled a counterfeit document factory linked to migrant smuggling in Alicante.

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Alicante, Spain
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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 18:30 UTC
Forged document factory dismantled in Alicante
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Spanish and French police, supported by Europol, dismantled a counterfeit document factory in Alicante, Spain, that was linked to migrant smuggling networks. One suspect was arrested during the operation. Authorities seized approximately 800 forged European IDs, as well as passport and residence permit templates. The factory is believed to have supplied fake documents to facilitate irregular migration across Europe.
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