Spain’s government has denied allegations that authorities are carrying out rapid detentions and deportations of irregular migrants to Morocco, following claims by a social workers’ group reported by Europa Sur.
The association Tejiendo Redes alleged that Spain’s National Police have been conducting “systematic arrests” in the Campo de Gibraltar area, particularly near consulates and transport hubs, targeting migrants before they can benefit from a planned regularization process.
According to the group, some migrants were detained while visiting consulates to obtain documents required for the initiative, which was approved on Jan. 27 but has yet to be fully implemented.
Tejiendo Redes described the situation as “extremely serious,” citing reports from social workers and lawyers in Algecirasand surrounding areas. The association warned that deportations carried out in less than 24 hours could deprive migrants of basic legal safeguards, including access to a lawyer, the right to understand the grounds for detention, and the ability to appeal expulsion orders.
The group also highlighted a legal gap, noting that the royal decree governing the regularization process has not yet been published in the Official State Gazette, with applications expected to open only in mid-April.
Spanish authorities, however, rejected the allegations. Citing sources from the government’s subdelegation in Cádiz, Europa Sur reported that no instructions had been issued to carry out such operations and denied the existence of any campaign targeting irregular migrants.
Tejiendo Redes maintains its claims, saying it has documented at least one case of a migrant detained and deported to Morocco within 24 hours.
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