Operation Concludes with Significant Migrant Returns

In a significant development concerning the ongoing migration crisis, the Spanish government has announced the completion of operations aimed at evacuating immigrants from Ceuta. This announcement was made on October 11, just a day before the National Day celebrations, by Angel Víctor Torres, the Minister of Territorial Policy. He reported that approximately 12,000 individuals have returned to Morocco since August 10. Torres emphasized the government's commitment to restoring normalcy in Ceuta, stating, "We pledged weeks ago that by October 15, we would achieve normalcy in Ceuta. We have even managed to do it before that date, on October 11," confirming that there are now no longer settlements of hundreds of people in the region.

Deployment of Over 350 Security Personnel

The latest operation, which marks the fifth conducted by the National Police, involved the deployment of over 350 personnel, including members from various specialized units such as the UIP (Public Order Intervention Unit), UPR (Rapid Reaction Unit), and foreign affairs agents. Notably, the operation also included air unit agents and scientific police, utilizing two VIPA 6X6 armored vehicles along with a URO vehicle. Torres cautioned that while this phase of evacuations has concluded, efforts will continue as law enforcement focuses on other areas of the autonomous city, particularly neighborhoods where immigrants may still be found sleeping on the streets. He stated, "We will continue to work towards complete normalcy for the individuals remaining in the neighborhoods, in accordance with reports, recommendations, and actions from the Security Forces."

Reflecting on the broader context, Torres noted that this operation is part of a series of interventions that began on August 20, when around 2,000 immigrants, primarily from sub-Saharan Africa, were evacuated from the Trampolín beach and relocated to resources set up in Loma Margarita. The minister also highlighted the successful operation executed the previous weekend, which involved the final evacuation of Trampolín beach, allowing between 1,500 and 2,000 individuals to be moved and freeing up an area that had seen a significant influx of migrants since late July.

As reported by ondacero.es.