The National Police have arrested three Moroccan men in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, on charges of labour exploitation and facilitating illegal immigration. Authorities launched the investigation after reports indicated that three vehicle repair workshops were employing foreign workers under irregular conditions. The suspects are accused of exploiting these individuals by placing them in abusive working environments.

Investigators found that the foreign workers were subjected to harsh conditions without employment contracts or social security registration. They reportedly endured indefinite working hours and received very low wages, which raised multiple legal concerns.

Following surveillance and inspections, the police, in collaboration with local law enforcement and provincial labour inspection officials, confirmed the initial reports. The inspections led to the identification of six individuals residing illegally in Spain and five others not registered with social security.

As a result of the arrests, the Labour Inspection Authority has initiated a sanctioning process. The detained suspects will be required to face judicial authorities in due course regarding the allegations against them.