07/04/2009
Spanish police dismantled an alleged criminal ring exploiting Moroccan immigrant workers in the Galicia region, MAP reported on Monday (April 6th). Five people were arrested, including two Spaniards, a Chilean and two Moroccans. The police reportedly found documents indicating that the workers were each forced to pay 10,000 euros for an employment contract with a construction company, The Moroccan immigrants also had to work in "conditions that violate the Spanish labour laws", police said.