Spanish police officers die in pursuit of drug smugglers. Smugglers rammed the Guardia Civil men's boat.
Five people were arrested in connection with the incident. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he “deeply regrets” the deaths of the two agents. The Gulf of Cadiz is an important location for drug smuggling between North Africa and Spain.. Spain is home to some of the most important drug trafficking hubs in Europe. The southern Spanish region of Andalusia is particularly affected.