National· August 17, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.
Moroccan Security Forces Arrest Over 250 Migrants Aiming for Spain's Ceuta
Key takeaways
- Over 250 migrants arrested
- Operation in response to calls for a new mass crossing
- Migrants attempting to reach Spanish enclave of Ceuta
In a significant border control operation, Moroccan security forces apprehended approximately 300 migrants attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The arrests were reported by Moroccan state television on Sunday, following increased security measures in response to calls for a new mass crossing. The exact number of migrants involved and their nationalities remain unspecified.
