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Ceuta: Spanish police dismantle migrant camp on Playa del Trampolín
Spanish National Police have launched ‘Operation Trampolin’ to dismantle a large, improvised migrant camp on Playa del Trampolín in the North African enclave of Ceuta. The operation, which involved over 350 officers, armored vehicles, drones, and maritime support, aims to address public health risks caused by microbiological contamination in the area and to manage the ongoing migration crisis.
Approximately 3,000 migrants had been living in makeshift shelters on the beach for nearly two months following a massive influx of over 72,000 people from Morocco in late July. While many have since returned to Morocco, authorities estimate at least 10,000 migrants remain in the enclave, placing significant pressure on local resources.
During the evacuation, hundreds of migrants chose to return to Morocco voluntarily to avoid the formal identification and registration processes at the Tarajal border. Others are being transported by bus to the CATE reception center for medical assessments and data registration. The operation is being conducted in phases, ahead of a scheduled visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to Ceuta on October 13-14.
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CATE reception center · Cate · Ceuta · Felipe VI · King Felipe VI · Letizia · Morocco · Playa del Trampolín · Queen Letizia · Spain · Spanish National Police · Tarajal
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- [● 12 SOURCES] The operation utilized drones, two BMR armored vehicles, and a Vamtac S3 off-road vehicle. de.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · +6 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] At least 10,000 migrants remain in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · news.az · sundayworld.co.za · www.infomaroc.net · javanews.al · +5 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Spanish police launched ‘Operation Trampolin’ to clear a migrant camp at Playa del Trampolin in Ceuta. de.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · reddenoticias.online · +12 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Police blocked all access points to prevent migrants from fleeing into the mountains or engaging in clashes. de.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · reddenoticias.online · +3 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] More than 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta in late July. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · news.az · sundayworld.co.za · www.infomaroc.net · javanews.al · +6 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Authorities cited water pollution, security concerns, and public health risks as reasons for the operation. de.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · reddenoticias.online · +8 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Migrants are being relocated via bus to the CATE reception center in Tarajal for health assessments and data registration. hu.euronews.com · de.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · +18 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] Approximately 3,000 migrants were living in a camp on Trampolin beach. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · news.az · sundayworld.co.za · sinjali.com · ciudadano.news · +19 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are scheduled to visit Ceuta on October 13-14. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · news.az · sundayworld.co.za · sinjali.com · www.infomaroc.net · +9 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Over 900 migrants returned to Morocco voluntarily following the evacuation. www.3cat.cat · aqui.madrid · lemaroc360.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 61 tons of waste were removed from Trampolin beach during the cleanup.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Hundreds of migrants chose to return to Morocco voluntarily to avoid identification and registration. radionicaragua.com.ni · aqui.madrid · www.lavozdegalicia.es · www.3cat.cat · lemaroc360.com