Over 100 arrested in Morocco over fresh Ceuta migrant crossing attempt

Over 100 people were arrested in Morocco after a group attempted to cross into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, according to reports from the Times of India. The arrests came two weeks after a large influx of migrants reached Ceuta from Morocco, prompting Spain to reinforce security around the enclave. Moroccan authorities had been monitoring social media posts calling for another mass crossing on August 15 and had warned that organizers and participants could face prosecution.

Spanish authorities have significantly increased their security presence in Ceuta, deploying over 500 additional police officers and soldiers, bringing the number of security personnel to more than 1,600.

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