The autonomous city of Ceuta is experiencing moments of tension this Sunday due to the attempt of migrants to break through the border fence.
With an unprecedented deployment, Moroccan authorities managed to bring the resulting situation under control. viral campaign on social networks. since friday Morocco mobilized extraordinary troops Gendarmerie and other security forces in the town of Fnideq, known as Castillejos, on the border with Ceuta. Images of the police convoy spread on social networks prove the magnitude of the operation.
Despite intense security measures Raids on neighborhoods and villagestogether barriers and checkpoints Between 200 and 400 young Moroccans and sub-Saharans on the access roads They managed to reach the security fence around 11:00. In the area called Berrocal manor.
Spain-Morocco coordinated intervention
National Police and Spanish Civil Guard They also deployed large numbers of troops equipped with riot control equipment on their side of the border. The incident was brought under control after noon.As reported by ‘El Faro de Ceuta’.
Moroccan officials reported last August that security forces prevented this. 14,648 irregular immigrants Almost a third of the irregular entry attempts foiled so far this year have entered Spain’s North African cities.
Tension increased once again social media campaign Those who use hashtags like “We met at 9-15” or “9-15 Fnideq-Ceuta”. In response, Moroccan authorities intensified their efforts. Arrests in many cities X is the number of people promoting illegal immigration through platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Also, it was reported Deportation of 39 irregular immigrants Algerian and Tunisian nationals planning to enter Ceuta illegally.
Research and fight against disinformation
Morocco’s General Directorate of Regional Security continues its investigation Increase in messages on social networks content encouraging people to enter Ceuta and Melilla through “fake news.” An example of this misinformation suggested taking advantage End of Operation Bosphorus CrossingIt facilitated the passage of 1.7 million passengers between Morocco and Spain.
This siege at the border fence took place just a few weeks after large numbers of migrants arrived in Ceuta by sea, prompting calls for assistance from the Government.
