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On November 20, 2019, authorities in Melilla arrested a Moroccan man holding a Residence Card in Spain as he prepared to board the ferry 'Ciudad de Granada'. This incident occurred amid a crackdown on drug trafficking at the Commercial Port of Melilla. During routine vehicle inspections prior to the ship's departure to Almeria, the Dock Section Registration Team conducted a thorough check of a Peugeot 3008, which was being driven by a solitary occupant. Upon initial inspection, officers noted suspicious details that warranted a more extensive examination, particularly in the fuel tank area. Following a meticulous search, agents discovered an ingeniously constructed double bottom within the tank and other compartments, including the lower front and rear wings of the vehicle. In total, law enforcement uncovered 147 packages of various shapes and sizes, filled with a greenish substance later identified as hashish pollen, recognized for its high concentration of cannabis's active ingredient. The combined weight of the seized drugs amounted to an impressive 86,700 grams. The detained driver, a 36-year-old Moroccan national, is currently residing in the city under a community residence permit. This successful operation underscores the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

On the night of December 2, 2017, the ferry 'Sorolla', which operates the Melilla-Almería route, encountered difficulties while docking at the port of Almería. A sudden gust of wind caused the vessel to allide with the quay during its approach. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the passengers onboard. However, the allision resulted in significant damage to the ferry, necessitating its temporary stay at the dock. As a consequence, all scheduled departures from Almería to Melilla on December 3 were canceled. Affected travelers were either relocated to alternative ferries operated by Transmediterránea and other maritime companies or opted for ticket refunds. To address the service disruption, Transmediterránea deployed a replacement ferry on December 4.

In a significant move within the maritime industry, Acciona has officially announced its decision to divest from Trasmediterranea by selling its 92.7% stake to the Naviera Armas Group. The deal, valued at 260.4 million euros, includes the assumption of 127.3 million euros in debt that Trasmediterranea currently owes to Acciona companies. Interestingly, the final transaction price may increase by as much as 16 million euros, depending on the future EBITDA performance of the newly combined entity. This acquisition places the enterprise value of Trasmediterranea at an estimated range of 419 to 436 million euros. The transaction is anticipated to reach completion in the first quarter of 2018, pending approval from Spanish competition authorities.