Police Chief Responds to Allegations of Moroccan Involvement in Ceuta Migrant Influx
In a significant development regarding the recent migrant crisis in Ceuta, the Director General of the Spanish Police, Francisco Pardo, has publicly denied allegations that Morocco was involved in the mass entry of migrants into the Spanish territory. This assertion comes after a meeting with the officials responsible for a police report that suggested Moroccan authorities might have orchestrated the influx. Pardo clarified to Spain's Interior Minister that he had not previously accessed the report due to a judge's directive preventing investigators from sharing details with their superiors.
The situation escalated after reports emerged in the media, specifically from _El Español_, suggesting that the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta on July 30 and 31 was not merely a spontaneous event but possibly coordinated by Moroccan security forces. In response, the Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, demanded clarity from Pardo regarding the authenticity of these claims. Following the retrieval of the report authorized by the National Court judge, Pardo confirmed to the minister that there is no evidence implicating Moroccan security forces in planning or executing the events that transpired in Ceuta during that period.
Furthermore, Pardo addressed the alert issued by the National Intelligence Center (CENIF) on July 29, which was cited as a precursor to the migrant surge. He explained that this alert was a routine risk notification and did not contain any specific warnings about a potential mass entry the following day. The police's careful scrutiny of the situation aims to ensure that any conclusions drawn are grounded in verified information, thereby maintaining the integrity of the law enforcement response to migration issues in the region.
As reported by cadenaser.com.
