The surroundings of the Tarajal border separating Ceuta from Morocco live a increased security measures following an appeal launched on social networks urging Moroccans enter swim in Ceuta the day after September 15.
Police sources informed EFE that the greatest security measures have been adopted in the Moroccan population of Castillejosapproximately two kilometers from the border of Ceuta, with the incorporation of more police and military in the beach area where these types of trips usually start.
Meanwhile, on the Spanish side, the Civil Guard and the National Police stay alert in this situation which, last August, already caused up to 700 attempted entries per day on certain days, particularly when there was intense fog that made control difficult.
Morocco has installed many fences on the road which leads to the border, as eyewitnesses informed EFE, who indicated that dozens of police vehicles arrived to join this control.
In recent days, Moroccan authorities have announced the 60 people arrested who encouraged through social networks to swim to Ceuta via the border breakwater of Tarajal. On this occasion, the messages broadcast by the Social networks encourage people to take the plunge next Sunday.
