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Guardia Civil patrol boat monitoring waters off the Costa Tropical in Granada Province amid narco boat security concerns


Spain’s Popular Party (PP) has formally called on the central government to clarify its strategy against narco boats operating along the Granada coast, bringing renewed focus to maritime security in Costa Tropical.

The political request follows recent reports of high-speed vessels, widely known in Spain as narcolanchas, being detected near coastal areas including La Herradura and Marina del Este. These boats are typically linked to drug trafficking networks that use powerful engines to move rapidly along Mediterranean routes.

Growing Concerns Over Maritime Security in Costa Tropical

The PP argues that residents of Costa Tropical deserve transparency regarding coastal surveillance and enforcement resources. The party has requested detailed information about current maritime monitoring capacity, coordination between national security forces and local units, and the measures being implemented to prevent nal activity along the Granada coast.

Maritime security in southern Spain has been an ongoing concern for authorities, particularly in Andalusia, where strategic coastal geography can make enforcement complex. Although officials have not confirmed a significant rise in incidents on the Granada coast, the political debate highlights broader concerns about whether existing security measures are sufficient to protect Costa Tropical communities.

Impact on Tourism and Local Economy

Tourism, marina activity and residential development are central to the local economy in Costa Tropical. Any perception of increased narco boat activity could affect public confidence and the region’s image as a safe destination in Granada Province. For this reason, narco boats in Costa Tropical have quickly become a subject of wider political and public discussion.

The central government is expected to respond to the PP’s inquiry in the coming weeks. Until then, attention remains on the level of maritime security along the Granada coast and whether additional resources will be allocated to strengthen monitoring and enforcement operations.

As the debate continues, narco boats in Costa Tropical are likely to remain a key topic in regional politics, with coastal safety and Granada coast security firmly in the spotlight.

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