On August 19, 2026, agents of the Spanish National Police in Ceuta arrested a Moroccan national who was subject to an international arrest warrant for sexual assault on a minor. The arrest took place in the border city of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa.
The suspect, whose identity has not been fully disclosed, was detained after police verified his documents during a routine check. The warrant had been issued by Moroccan authorities, and the man was wanted for alleged sexual assault on a minor in Morocco.
According to a statement from the Spanish police, the arrest was coordinated with Moroccan security services. The man is now in custody in Ceuta, awaiting extradition proceedings to Morocco.
This operation highlights the ongoing cooperation between Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement in combating cross-border crime, particularly crimes against minors.
