Situation of Moroccan Military Personnel in Ceuta
Recent reports indicate that Spanish national police have identified Moroccan military personnel among the migrants residing on El Trampolín beach in Ceuta during an evacuation operation. According to sources cited by ABC, these individuals acknowledged their military affiliation but claimed they had deserted due to fears of retaliation should they return to Morocco. This revelation has raised suspicions among law enforcement, particularly as some of these personnel appeared unusually attentive to the operation's proceedings and the equipment utilized. Notably, several managed to evade identification procedures and returned to Morocco before further actions could be taken.
Approximately 300 police intervention unit agents were involved in the evacuation of the beach, which had become a refuge for over 3,000 individuals. They were supported by the Civil Guard and the military. Migrants were transported by bus to a location near the border, where they were offered the choice to either return to Morocco or to remain in Ceuta while their situations were assessed, potentially facing expulsion orders.
Broader Context of Migration and Law Enforcement in Ceuta
The evacuations at El Trampolín and nearby Benítez have led to the voluntary return of over 1,200 people. Concurrently, authorities are expediting the processing of cases at the temporary foreign resident center in El Tarajal and working to identify minors still on the streets. Police are also detecting groups hiding in rocky areas to avoid data registration. In the El Príncipe neighborhood, officials are pursuing individuals suspected of housing migrants in overcrowded apartments for profit. Some networks reportedly combine accommodations with promises for passage to mainland Spain, charging between 6,000 and 8,000 euros, while others are involved in the illegal rental or sale of identity documents to facilitate maritime travel to other Spanish regions.
As reported by yabiladi.com.
