Moroccan authorities have reportedly detained dozens of migrants who were attempting to cross into Ceuta, following heightened security measures in response to online calls suggesting another mass crossing could take place.
Security had been increased amid claims circulating on social media that a second large-scale crossing attempt was being planned for Saturday. The detentions were reported as part of the authorities’ response to the attempted movement towards Ceuta.
The number of people detained has been described as dozens, but no further details were provided in the supplied material about their identities, nationalities, conditions, or what action may follow.
The latest known situation is that security had been stepped up and the reported detentions took place in connection with attempts to cross into Ceuta. No official statement or additional response was included in the supplied material.
