Contrary to the information published by some media, Spain has not restored the Schengen visa exemption to facilitate the entry into Ceuta for Moroccans residing in Tetouan and M’diq-Fnideq, upon presentation of their passports alone.
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 official confirmation has been given, many elements suggest that King Mohammed VI was on board one of the vessels.
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 mission. An act that is causing a stir within the Spanish army.
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 not currently pose a threat to Spain.
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 wanted in various European countries. One of them was arrested this week.
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 Security Department (DSN), on Monday.
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 cannabis resin carefully hidden in a vehicle registered in Germany.
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 islands.
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 affect bilateral relations between the two countries.
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 is pursuing its project to install a facial recognition system at the border with Morocco in Ceuta.
Two Moroccan minors did not hesitate to throw themselves into the sea in Ceuta to save the life of another 16-year-old minor who was drowning.