Moroccan authorities have intensified security measures in northern regions to prevent irregular migration, following growing calls on social media for mass crossings into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in mid-October.
On Thursday, Younes Tazi, governor of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, chaired a high-level meeting at the regional headquarters in Tangier with officials from all agencies involved in combating illegal migration. Tazi instructed security services to increase vigilance and intercept migrants before reaching Fnideq and other areas near the border fences.
Authorities, including the National Police, Auxiliary Forces, and Royal Gendarmerie, have intensified patrols and surveillance in key crossing points, monitoring movements and social media activity to identify and prosecute those promoting irregular migration.
Helicopters from the Royal Gendarmerie conducted reconnaissance flights over forested areas near Tangier and Fahs-Anjra province to locate potential gatherings of migrants responding to online calls.
Security services have also launched investigations to identify and detain individuals responsible for posting content encouraging illegal crossings or organizing such attempts.
The preventive measures come amid rising activity by human trafficking networks in northern Morocco and public social media campaigns encouraging collective attempts to breach the border, prompting authorities to bolster monitoring and safeguard public order.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.