Morocco intercepts dozens heading to occupied Ceuta

Moroccan authorities have successfully intercepted dozens of individuals attempting to travel to the occupied city of Ceuta. The operation, which took place at the Ouazzane bus station, aimed to prevent a coordinated mass attempt to cross into the Spanish enclave.

Local officials reported that the individuals originated from various cities across Morocco, including Ouazzane, Agadir, Inezgane, Chichaoua, and Ait Baha. Security forces intervened to stop them from proceeding north and facilitated their return to their home cities.

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Over the past few days, a number of individuals intending to leave Ouezzane for the northern region were monitored, before the authorities intervened at the Ouezzane bus station to prevent them from continuing their journey and returned them to their original cities.

The intervention comes amid heightened security measures in northern Morocco. Social media platforms have seen widespread calls encouraging people to converge on the border areas with Ceuta for an organized, irregular crossing. Authorities are actively monitoring these movements to prevent any large-scale attempts.

Efforts also extended to minors intercepted among the groups. Authorities coordinated with their guardians, either arranging for them to collect their children in Ouazzane or ensuring their safe return home. For adults, arrangements were made for their return to their home regions or the nearest possible transit point.

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The authorities monitored nearly 50 young people daily in recent days preparing to head north, where they were dealt with and returned to their home cities and provinces.