Of those arrested, 109 came from sub-Saharan Africa and two were Moroccan nationals. Police used tear gas to disperse people gathered on hills approximately two miles from the border. The attempted crossing took place two weeks after more than 72,000 people descended on Ceuta, an incident in which at least 96 people died, many by drowning. Moroccan authorities had previously announced they were monitoring social media posts urging a crossing on 15 August and would prosecute organisers and participants. In Ceuta, soldiers and more than 500 extra police officers were sent from mainland Spain, bringing the total presence to more than 1,600 officers, and a barrier was installed in the sea to prevent another mass crossing.
Of those arrested, 109 came from sub-Saharan Africa and two were Moroccan nationals. Police used tear gas to disperse people gathered on hills approximately two miles from the border. The attempted crossing took place two weeks after more than 72,000 people descended on Ceuta, an incident in which at least 96 people died, many by drowning. Moroccan authorities had previously announced they were monitoring social media posts urging a crossing on 15 August and would prosecute organisers and participants. In Ceuta, soldiers and more than 500 extra police officers were sent from mainland Spain, bringing the total presence to more than 1,600 officers, and a barrier was installed in the sea to prevent another mass crossing.
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