A failed attempt to transport goods from Ceuta to Morocco via the Tarajal border crossing occurred today, as Moroccan customs authorities refused entry to a truck bound for Tetouan.
According to Spain’s Europa Press, Moroccan authorities barred the entry of a truck owned by the local company Vivera Atlántico-Mediterráneo at approximately 1:30 p.m. The truck had cleared the Spanish side of the border two hours earlier. Officials have not disclosed the reasons for the rejection.
A second attempt to cross the border is expected on Friday. Today’s incident coincided with the presence of Ceuta’s government delegate, Cristina Pérez, who visited the Tarajal crossing around 10:30 a.m., an hour before the truck’s arrival.
This development comes as discussions regarding the potential reopening of commercial customs at Ceuta remain ongoing. A spokesperson for Ceuta’s government delegation described the incident as part of an ongoing “first phase” aimed at normalizing the flow of goods across the border. “We continue to address technical issues in an atmosphere of mutual cooperation, progressing steadily,” the statement said.
Morocco’s refusal to allow entry today follows a similar incident eight days ago when another truck from the same company was turned back after crossing the Spanish side of the Tarajal border in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, the reopening of commercial customs at Melilla was confirmed on Wednesday. A truck carrying electronic equipment successfully crossed the Beni Ansar border late in the evening, marking the first shipment since customs were closed in 2018.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed the reopening of Melilla’s customs as a “first step toward full normalization.” Speaking in Beirut on Wednesday, Albares also stated that Ceuta’s customs operations would soon follow suit.
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