The death of two civil guards run over by a drug boat in Barbate should be a turning point in the fight against drug trafficking in the Strait.
The region has been devastated for decades by the impunity of organized crime.
There's a fertile ground for drug trafficking due to a depressed economic area, with young people tempted by drug money and a diminished police force, with 40% requesting transfers every year.
Interior Minister, Grande-Marlaska, finds himself in an unsustainable position after dismantling the South Drug Trafficking Coordination Agency 16 months ago.
Marlaska has been involved in various scandals such as the De los Cobos case, the Caso Cuarteles, immigration management, and his policy of concessions to ETA.
Conclusion: Given the escalating crisis, Marlaska's immediate resignation is called for. The response to drug trafficking in the area must be immediately reassessed to control this threat.