Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta
Summary
Moroccan police arrested 111 people trying to enter the Spanish territory of Ceuta, following increased security after a recent large influx of migrants. Spanish and Moroccan authorities have strengthened border controls to prevent irregular crossings, responding to social media calls for another mass attempt.Key Facts
- Moroccan police detained 109 sub-Saharan migrants and 2 Moroccan citizens near Ceuta.
- The arrests followed a surge of over 72,000 migrants entering Ceuta two weeks earlier.
- At least 96 migrants died attempting to reach Europe recently.
- Moroccan police used teargas to disperse groups near the border hills close to Fnideq.
- Spain deployed over 1,600 police officers in Ceuta and installed a maritime barrier.
- About 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, with makeshift shelters seen on the beach.
- Spain's interior minister said irregular migrants will mostly be returned to Morocco.
- Moroccan authorities are monitoring social media to prevent planned mass border crossings and will prosecute those involved.
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