CNI Alerts Authorities Before Mass Migration Attempt in Ceuta
On July 29, the Spanish National Intelligence Center (CNI) issued warnings to various government entities, including the local government delegation in Ceuta, police forces, and even Moroccan authorities regarding a potential mass migration attempt. This critical information was shared just a day prior to the actual events that unfolded on July 30 and 31, where approximately 72,000 migrants made their way from Morocco to the autonomous city of Ceuta, primarily through swimming. These alarming details have emerged from declassified documents and communications released by the government recently, which clearly indicate that the executive branch had been forewarned about the impending situation yet failed to act decisively to prevent it.
According to the declassified reports, the CNI communicated specific threats regarding social media calls for a mass influx of migrants intended for the city. Communications highlighted the urgency of the situation, with one message stating, "There is a call on social media for an assault by land and sea tomorrow at 8 PM, taking advantage of the Throne Day celebrations when their security forces will be preoccupied." This alarming message was part of a broader conversation between CNI representatives and the local government in Ceuta, emphasizing the scale of the mobilization, which had garnered the attention of over 180,000 social media followers across multiple platforms.
The CNI also alerted the Civil Guard Information Service, providing further details about the situation. A message sent at 1:53 PM on the same day reiterated the existence of multiple online groups encouraging illegal entries through swimming and climbing over fences. Despite these warnings, the response from the authorities was insufficient to mitigate the crisis that was about to erupt. The revelations from these communications not only underscore the gravity of the intelligence shared but also raise questions about the effectiveness of the government’s reaction in light of such foreknowledge.
As reported by youtube.com.
