Ceuta: There is no evidence Morocco was behind the mass influx of migrants that overwhelmed the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez told lawmakers Thursday. Sanchez’s comments followed a police report that emerged this week saying that the mass entry into Ceuta was not a spontaneous migration event but a planned and phased operation designed to overwhelm border controls.

According to France24.com, the police report suggested that the surge was orchestrated rather than a result of spontaneous migration. However, the Prime Minister emphasized that there is currently no direct evidence linking Morocco to the orchestration of the event. The situation in Ceuta has raised significant concerns about border security and the management of migration flows in the region.

The incident in Ceuta has been a topic of intense discussion in Spain, with lawmakers seeking clarity on the circumstances leading to the sudden influx of migrants. The government’s response to the situation and its implications on Spain-Morocco relations continue to be closely monitored.