Breaking news on the entry of immigrants to Ceuta, live | Morocco says it has thwarted a new attempt by hundreds of migrants to reach Ceuta
Police, Civil Guard and military personnel are securing the area around the El Tarajal crossing. Spain and Morocco are reinforcing both sides of the border.
Moroccan security forces thwarted an attempt by hundreds of migrants to irregularly cross into Ceuta on Saturday, after hiding on the outskirts of the border town of Castillejos. A strong security operation has been deployed near the El Tarajal border crossing, with many more security personnel than in previous days. Both Spanish and Moroccan authorities have reinforced both sides of the border after a call on social media for a new mass entry of migrants into Ceuta on Saturday.
Ceuta still hosts around 5,000 irregular migrants two weeks after over 70,000 people entered from Morocco.
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