Spain's Interior Ministry is increasing security forces in the North African enclave of Ceuta, including deploying divers, as the migrant crisis continues to escalate, according to the ministry.
Spain's Interior Ministry is reinforcing security in Ceuta, deploying additional personnel including divers to the North African enclave, as the migrant crisis continues to escalate. The deployment follows a massive surge that saw an estimated 49,000 migrants enter Ceuta in a single 24-hour period, as The Zioneer reported earlier Friday. The inclusion of divers signals a focus on maritime routes, as many migrants attempt to swim around the border fence from Morocco.
The French government has already responded to the crisis by ordering reinforced border controls with Spain, as reported by The Zioneer at 11:25. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called for closing the Schengen border with Spain, prompting Madrid to summon the Italian ambassador. Spain's government has so far rejected declaring a national emergency, instead relying on police reinforcements.
The current security boost indicates that Madrid is now adjusting its approach as the crisis shows no signs of abating.
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