Ceuta

King Mohammed VI Spotted in Luxury Boat Procession off Ceuta Coast

15 July 2024

An impressive maritime procession composed of jet skis, a luxury sailboat, a yacht and several inflatable boats was observed off Sebta on Sunday around 5:00 pm. Although no (…)

Spanish Troops Deploy to Ceuta Border Without Ammunition, Sparking Controversy

14 July 2024

A few months ago, the Spanish government sent soldiers without ammunition and equipment to Ceuta, near the border with Morocco, to carry out a surveillance and deterrence (…)

Spanish Officials: Morocco Not a Military Threat, but Economic Concerns Persist

8 July 2024

The Popular Party (PP) of Melilla shares the view of General Loreto Gutiérrez Hurtado, director of the National Security Department (DSN), who recently stated that Morocco does (…)

Europol Intensifies Border Checks to Catch Moroccan Fugitives in Ceuta and Melilla

6 July 2024

The European Union’s law enforcement agency (Europol) has stepped up controls at the border crossings of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco in order to apprehend Moroccan criminals (…)

Spanish Security Chief: Morocco Poses No Current Threat to Ceuta and Melilla

2 July 2024

Morocco does not currently represent a threat to Spain, despite its insistent claims on Ceuta and Melilla, said General Loreto Gutiérrez Hurtado, director of the National (…)

Moroccan-Dutch Man Arrested at Border Crossing with 39 kg of Cannabis Hidden in Car

22 June 2024

A new attempt at drug trafficking was thwarted on Friday at the Bab Sebta crossing point. The customs and police elements, during a joint operation, seized 39 kilograms of (…)

Spain’s Solar Project on Disputed Islands Sparks Tension with Morocco

11 June 2024

Spain’s recent installation of a solar power plant on the Chafarinas and Alborán islands could be the source of new tensions with Morocco, which has constantly claimed these (…)

Spain Forms Committee to Address Morocco’s Actions on Ceuta and Melilla Enclaves

6 June 2024

Spain has decided to set up a ministerial committee to study the "unilateral measures" taken by Morocco and affecting the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. A measure that could (…)

French Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested at Morocco-Spain Border Crossing

4 June 2024

Moroccan agents arrested a French drug trafficker, wanted by the authorities in his country, on Saturday at Bab Sebta as he was trying to enter Ceuta.

Spain Implements AI-Powered Facial Recognition at Morocco-Ceuta Border Crossing

30 May 2024

Spain is pursuing its project to install a facial recognition system at the border with Morocco in Ceuta.