Melilla records 312 migrant minors after Beni Ansar infiltrations, police detain 37 wanted individuals

The Spanish enclave of Melilla saw a surge in unaccompanied migrant children, with the number of minors under its protection rising to a record 312 following a wave of infiltrations from the nearby border town of Beni Ansar. The influx has strained local child‑protection services.

In parallel, Melilla police announced the arrest of 37 individuals who were subject to outstanding warrants, describing the operation as a major security success that neutralised some of the most dangerous criminal elements linked to irregular migration flows.