Spain has begun installing a floating barrier in Ceuta due to the influx of migrants
On Saturday, Spain began installing a 500-meter-long floating inflatable barrier near the border with Morocco in the Ceuta area. This decision was made following a sharp increase in the number of migrants attempting to enter the Spanish enclave.
On Saturday morning, according to the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, work began on installing the barrier at the Tarajal breakwater.
The main element of the protective system is a 500-meter-long inflatable barrier. Its above-water portion ranges from 30 to 70 centimeters, while the underwater portion extends to a depth of up to one meter. The structure is combined with a line of buoys provided by the country’s Navy.
A special gap has been left between the barriers to allow Civil Guard boats to patrol the waters unimpeded and ensure the safety and integrity of the barrier around the clock.
This was reported by El País.
Spain has reported an exodus of migrants from Ceuta.
Spain has stepped up security in the North African enclave of Ceuta following a mass border breach by migrants from Morocco. According to local authorities, thousands of people illegally crossed the border by sea and land, causing temporary shelters to become overcrowded. Military units were deployed to the region to stabilize the situation.
