Morocco arrests 111 migrants in crackdown near Spain's Ceuta
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Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they attempted to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, authorities said.
The arrests came as security forces on both sides of the border tightened measures following social media posts urging another mass migrant crossing.
Ceuta, a Spanish territory on Morocco's northern coast, has become a flashpoint for migration attempts. The latest operation reflects increased coordination between Moroccan and Spanish authorities to prevent large groups from breaching the border.
Officials did not specify where the arrests took place or whether any migrants reached Spanish soil. The crackdown follows previous incidents in which hundreds of people crossed into the enclave by land or sea.
No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.