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Spanish ships accused of 'violating' Gibraltar's territory
Source: BBC
Spanish vessels and helicopters were in "clear violation of the international law" after entering UK waters in Gibraltar, the Foreign Office has said.
Spanish police chasing criminals have made several incursions into British waters in the past two days, it added.
The Royal Navy escorted the Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera (SVA) - Spanish police's drugs and money laundering squad - out of the waters.
Minister Hugo Swire said the incursions were "completely unacceptable".
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33842868