Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, according to a Reuters report. The arrests were part of a security crackdown aimed at preventing unauthorized crossings into the Spanish territory.
The incident occurred on August 14, 2026, and involved migrants attempting to cross the border. Reuters reported that the arrests took place as part of ongoing efforts by Moroccan authorities to control migration flows toward Ceuta and Melilla, Spain's two North African enclaves.
Ceuta and Melilla have long been flashpoints for migration, with thousands of migrants attempting to cross their borders each year. The Spanish government has repeatedly called for greater cooperation with Morocco to manage migration, while human rights groups have raised concerns about the treatment of migrants during such operations.
As of the latest reports, the arrested migrants were being processed by Moroccan authorities. No further details were immediately available.
