Moroccan authorities announced on Saturday the arrest of 148 irregular migrants in the northern city of Fnideq and its surroundings, following a mass attempt to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The arrests were confirmed by a statement from the Moroccan Interior Ministry, which did not specify the exact date of the attempt.
The migrants were intercepted as they tried to reach Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast. The statement said that security forces prevented the crossing and detained the individuals, who were then transferred to relevant authorities for processing. No injuries were reported.
This incident is part of a recurring pattern of migration attempts at the borders of Ceuta and Melilla, Spain's two enclaves in North Africa. In recent years, hundreds of migrants have tried to cross these borders, often in large groups, leading to heightened security measures by both Moroccan and Spanish forces.
The Moroccan Interior Ministry emphasized its commitment to combating irregular migration and cooperating with Spain on border management. The statement did not provide details on the nationalities of the arrested migrants or their legal status.
