Moroccan Suspect Arrested in Spain for $1.6 Million Gibraltar Tobacco Heist

The man, who had committed his act in June 2017, was arrested in Spain following an international arrest warrant issued against him in 2018 by the Supreme Court of Gibraltar. He would have been released on bail.

According to Spanish media, three other individuals were arrested as part of the same case, for having participated in the robbery of the tobacco depot and the theft of the 1.5 million euros.

After several months of investigation, the individual was apprehended by the Guardia civil services, before being finally handed over to the Gibraltar police, adds the same source.