Spain
Moroccan Migrant Dies Swimming to Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Another young Moroccan dies trying to reach the enclave of Ceuta by swimming. The tragedy occurred on Thursday, according to AFP citing the Spanish Civil Guard.
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Civil Guard
Spain
Civil Guard Intercepts Moroccan Fishing Boats Near Ceuta Amid Marine Wildlife Concerns
The maritime service of the Civil Guard has stepped up the control of Moroccan fishing boats, in the face of the use of nets by Moroccan fishermen, causing significant damage to marine wildlife. As evidenced by the massacre of dolphins recorded in the waters of Ceuta in recent days.
Spain
Migrant Found Alive in Toxic Waste Bag at Spanish Port of Melilla
An agent discovered, on Friday, February 19, a migrant living in a bag containing toxic waste at the port of Melilla. This announcement was made by the Guardia Civil.
Spain
Spanish Police Investigate Alleged Assault on Moroccan Minors in Canary Islands Center
A few days ago, Moroccan minors were assaulted by Guardia civil agents. The police and the General Directorate of Child Protection of the Canary Islands government have decided to open an investigation.
Morocco
Morocco Summons Spanish Ambassador Over Alleged Abuse of Migrant Minors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned, this Wednesday, February 3, the Spanish ambassador to Rabat, after watching a video showing Moroccan minors attacked by Guardia Civil agents .
Morocco
Spanish Police Accused of Assaulting Moroccan Migrant Minors in Las Palmas
In a video shared on social networks, we can see Guardia Civil agents harassing and assaulting a group of illegal immigrants. Among them, Moroccan minors.
Spain
Body of Young Moroccan Migrant Found on Ceuta Beach, Spanish Authorities Report
The Guardia Civil found, on Sunday, January 10, 2021, the body of a young Moroccan migrant on the Chorrillo beach in Ceuta . He was wearing a diving suit.
Morocco
Spanish Police Bust Moroccan Gang Accused of Highway Kidnappings and Ransom Plots
Four Moroccans were arrested this week for their alleged involvement in a criminal network specializing in kidnapping, the sequestration of highway users in Spain.
Spain
Drone Intercepted in Ceuta: Drug Traffickers Turn to High-Tech Smuggling Methods
Drug traffickers are competing in means and ingenuity to transit their goods. In Ceuta , the Guardia Civil has managed to intercept a drone, which was transporting 4 kilograms of cannabis resin.
Spain
Spanish Police Bust Fraudulent Residency Scheme Targeting Moroccan Immigrants
About forty people, including 39 of Moroccan nationality, were arrested this week in Manacor, in the Balearic Islands. They are accused of having falsified documents to obtain legal residence in Spain.
Spain
Spanish Police and Europol Bust Major Morocco-Spain Cannabis Trafficking Ring, 64 Arrested
The Spanish Guardia Civil, in coordination with Europol, has dismantled a cannabis trafficking network operating from Morocco. In total, 64 suspects were arrested.
Spain
Moroccan Drug Kingpin Arrested at Spanish Airport on International Warrant
A Moroccan national was arrested last Thursday by police officers at Malaga airport. The 48-year-old man was wanted by Morocco, which had issued an international arrest warrant against him for drug trafficking.