This Wednesday, the Royal Navy intercepted an inflatable boat with three migrants on board, taking advantage of this public holiday to illegally cross the Strait of Gibraltar.
On this first day of the year, the quest for new beginnings led three North African migrants to attempt the crossing to the coast of Cádiz in an inflatable boat, commonly used as a game on the beaches. In the early morning, around 9:00 a.m., this attempt was quickly aborted by the Royal Navy, which located and intercepted the boat in the waters of the strait, near the enclave of Sebta, indicates the Iberian press.
The Spanish Civil Guard did not have to intervene, the boat was still in Moroccan waters when the Moroccan Navy took charge of the situation, as police sources reported to AFP.
Although the identity of the migrants remains unclear, it is unclear whether they are Moroccans or Algerians. This interception also highlights a reality that continues to repeat itself, with migrants generally taking advantage of public holidays to try their luck, assessing that the presence of the authorities is significantly reduced during these periods.
Maritime conditions also played a key role in this attempted crossing. That day, the sea was calm, with a light easterly wind blowing at more than twenty kilometers per hour, thus favoring these irregular movements.
However, Morocco, aware of these issues, is doing what is necessary to defeat the plans of those who try to exploit this situation. Indeed, well-informed sources have affirmed that the Moroccan authorities have put in place reinforced security measures in the north of the Kingdom, in coordination with the Spanish authorities, to counter the increase in attempts at irregular immigration, particularly marked during this period. time of year.
Furthermore, this proactive surveillance is carried out throughout the year, particularly in the enclaves of Sebta and Melilla, as well as in the Canary Islands, due to the numerous migratory flows heading towards these regions.
