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500 migrants storm Spain-Morocco border in Melilla

The mass crossing is the first since Spain and Morocco resolved a diplomatic spat over Western Sahara Around 500 migrants have stormed the border..

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7 boat skippers arrested for bringing 200 migrants from Algeria to Murcia

The migrants undertook the treacherous journey to Murcia in tiny, ill-equipped boats The National Police in the Region of Murcia has arrested seven..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Four dead, including one child, as migrant boat sinks off Murcia coast

ARCHIVED - Four dead, including one child, as migrant boat sinks off Murcia coast

The child was rescued by Murcia emergency services but died of hypothermia a short time later At least four people, including a young boy, have..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Andalucia court slashes jail terms for two immigrant skippers because the boats were deemed safe

ARCHIVED - Andalucia court slashes jail terms for two immigrant skippers because the boats were deemed safe

The captains of two small 'pateras' have been given lighter sentences in Almeria following a high court ruling Two human traffickers who transported..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 30 migrants rescued off the coast of Malaga

ARCHIVED - 30 migrants rescued off the coast of Malaga

Men, women and one child were aboard the dingy headed for Andalucía Maritime emergency services rescued a total of 30 irregular immigrants just..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - At least 44 migrants drown off the coast of the Canary Islands

ARCHIVED - At least 44 migrants drown off the coast of the Canary Islands

Only twelve of the immigrants on board survived the deadly voyage to Spain At least 44 irregular immigrants have drowned after their small boat..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Fewer migrants arriving in small boats to Murcia

ARCHIVED - Fewer migrants arriving in small boats to Murcia

Even as illegal migration journeys drop, sea rescue services have acquired a new boat to save shipwrecked passengers but the migrant assistance centre..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Migrant boat sinks off Gran Canaria leaving 24 people missing

ARCHIVED - Migrant boat sinks off Gran Canaria leaving 24 people missing

36 people were rescued and one lifeless body pulled from the sea off the coast of Spain A boat has sunk in the Atlantic waters just 244 kilometres..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three migrant boats carrying 30 people intercepted in Murcia in 48 hours

ARCHIVED - Three migrant boats carrying 30 people intercepted in Murcia in 48 hours

All of the migrants found off the Murcia coast were from Algeria The Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia intercepted a total of three migrant..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 1 in 5 migrant deaths occur en route to the Canary Islands

ARCHIVED - 1 in 5 migrant deaths occur en route to the Canary Islands

The journey to Spain has become one of the most treacherous in the world for immigrants The option of several different maritime routes that lead..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Children amongst illegal immigrants crammed in filthy Alicante flats by criminal network

ARCHIVED - Children amongst illegal immigrants crammed in filthy Alicante flats by criminal network

A total of 17 people, including two minors, were found in dangerous and unhygienic conditions in flats in Alicante The National Police in Alicante..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Around 25,000 Ukrainian refugees have already arrived in Spain

ARCHIVED - Around 25,000 Ukrainian refugees have already arrived in Spain

Only 10,000 refugees have thus far registered with the authorities in Spain Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, some 25,000 Ukrainian..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spain to resume repatriation flights for Moroccan immigrants

ARCHIVED - Spain to resume repatriation flights for Moroccan immigrants

The flights from the Canary Islands were stopped almost a year ago due to Covid After almost a year of non-operation, the Spanish government will..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spanish police accused of brutality in Melilla after video shows them pepper-spraying an unarmed boy

ARCHIVED - Spanish police accused of brutality in Melilla after video shows them pepper-spraying an unarmed boy

The government has defended police officers, saying they used “proportionate” force against violent attackers Spain’s Interior Minister has..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Police break up Murcia gang that sold fake employment contracts to illegal migrants

ARCHIVED - Police break up Murcia gang that sold fake employment contracts to illegal migrants

The criminal network charged up to 7,000 euros to vulnerable foreigners who needed to regularise their situation in Spain Spanish Police have dismantled..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spain-Morocco border in Melilla experiences its biggest illegal crossing attempt ever

ARCHIVED - Spain-Morocco border in Melilla experiences its biggest illegal crossing attempt ever

Nearly 500 African migrants jumped the fence into Spain yesterday, and used “extreme violence” against police Around 2,500 irregular migrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Irregular immigrant skippers arrested following high-speed sea chase in Murcia

ARCHIVED - Irregular immigrant skippers arrested following high-speed sea chase in Murcia

The two men allegedly disembarked 27 people off the coast of the Region of Murcia before trying to escape Two skippers accused of transporting..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Some 1,700 girls at risk of genital mutilation in Andalusia

ARCHIVED - Some 1,700 girls at risk of genital mutilation in Andalusia

Nationally, almost 4,000 females are estimated to be in danger across Spain Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to “all procedures involving..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Immigrant minor arrested for 12 homicides in Alicante

ARCHIVED - Immigrant minor arrested for 12 homicides in Alicante

Only five of the 17 boat passengers survived the trip from North Africa to Spain Officers of the Alicante National Police have arrested an Algerian..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Cartagena tribute to migrants who died at sea

ARCHIVED - Cartagena tribute to migrants who died at sea

Last year, 6,771 people disappeared in the Mediterranean while trying to cross illegally Dozens of people gathered in the port of Cartagena yesterday..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Police investigation after five bodies wash up on Malaga coastline in a week

ARCHIVED - Police investigation after five bodies wash up on Malaga coastline in a week

One of the hypotheses is that the deceased were irregular migrants travelling in a small boat destined for the Costa del Sol Police recovered the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Boat captain jailed for death of migrant baby in Spain

ARCHIVED - Boat captain jailed for death of migrant baby in Spain

The child and a woman drowned as their illegal boat was approaching the Canary Islands from Morocco A Moroccan man has been sentenced to eight..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spain registers highest number of irregular migrants since 2019

ARCHIVED - Spain registers highest number of irregular migrants since 2019

Some 1,600 immigrants have illegally arrived in Spain in the first 15 days of this year A total of 1,604 migrants have arrived in Spain irregularly..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 11 arrested for irregular migrant smuggling on Murcia coast over Christmas

ARCHIVED - 11 arrested for irregular migrant smuggling on Murcia coast over Christmas

The accused reportedly captained several immigrant boats travelling to the Region of Murcia National Police officers made 11 arrests over the Christmas..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Unseasonably calm seas help 147 migrants land in Murcia over the New Year

ARCHIVED - Unseasonably calm seas help 147 migrants land in Murcia over the New Year

Human traffickers use New Year low period to land seven boats in Murcia since last Thursday A new boat with 10 Algerian migrants on board has brought..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Thirteen officers injured as migrants storm Melilla border

ARCHIVED - Thirteen officers injured as migrants storm Melilla border

Guardia Civil agents were attacked with rocks and sticks as they protected the Spanish border Several Guardia Civil agents were injured in the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Fourteen immigrants in close contact with Covid released in Murcia

ARCHIVED - Fourteen immigrants in close contact with Covid released in Murcia

The migrants were released as no adequate quarantine facility was arranged for them The regional government in Murcia has come under fire for failing..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Bail denied for two latest escaped Palma de Mallorca immigrants

ARCHIVED - Bail denied for two latest escaped Palma de Mallorca immigrants

So far, 21 of the 25 escaped migrants have been caught The National Police and Guardia Civil have arrested two young Moroccans who have been the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Nine arrested in Los Alcazares immigrant exploitation scandal

ARCHIVED - Nine arrested in Los Alcazares immigrant exploitation scandal

A Los Alcázares company is accused of exploiting immigrants who were residing illegally in the Region of Murcia Officers from the Policia Nacional..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Minor investigated for illegal immigration for first time in Murcia

ARCHIVED - Minor investigated for illegal immigration for first time in Murcia

The teenager was first detained in the Region of Murcia last year A minor is being investigated in relation to facilitating illegal immigration..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three migrants who escaped from Mallorca airport arrested

ARCHIVED - Three migrants who escaped from Mallorca airport arrested

Two other men have been detained for helping to hide the fugitive migrants The National Police and Guardia Civil in Mallorca arrested five Moroccans..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Man arrested after transporting Syrians into Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Man arrested after transporting Syrians into Cartagena

The suspect has been arrested after a dozen immigrants attempted to enter the Region of Murcia on Saturday A man has been arrested on suspicion..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Lebanese passengers request asylum on Barcelona flight

ARCHIVED - Lebanese passengers request asylum on Barcelona flight

The asylum seekers were travelling from Egypt and had a stop-over in Spain There was chaos in Barcelona on Monday November 15 as 39 passengers..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Traffickers arrested for offering migrants transport to France and dumping them in Murcia

ARCHIVED - Traffickers arrested for offering migrants transport to France and dumping them in Murcia

Once their fee was paid, the immigrants were abandoned in Murcia Officers from the National Police in Murcia have arrested two men in Almería..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Mallorca police uncover Facebook plot of Palma airport migrants

ARCHIVED - Mallorca police uncover Facebook plot of Palma airport migrants

Dozens of migrants fled Palma de Mallorca airport after the plane was grounded over a fake medical emergency Police in Mallorca have uncovered..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - False emergency landing at Palma results in dozens of migrants fleeing

ARCHIVED - False emergency landing at Palma results in dozens of migrants fleeing

The Palma de Mallorca airport has been reopened after chaos of escaped passengers Spanish Police were left baffled on Friday November 5 when a..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Migrant trafficking gang between Spain and France dismantled

ARCHIVED - Migrant trafficking gang between Spain and France dismantled

An estimated 60 illegal immigrants crossed the border from Spain in the last two months The Guardia Civil in Spain, in collaboration with the French..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Migrant child dies of hypothermia off the coast of Spain

ARCHIVED - Migrant child dies of hypothermia off the coast of Spain

The immigrants had been at sea on their way to Spain for almost two weeks One of the six children rescued from a migrant boat off the south coast..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Nine boats carrying irregular immigrants reach Alicante coast in three days

ARCHIVED - Nine boats carrying irregular immigrants reach Alicante coast in three days

A total of 107 people were onboard the pateras intercepted on the Costa Blanca, including eight children Thirteen irregular immigrants, all adult..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Criticism over how irregular immigration is handled in Murcia

ARCHIVED - Criticism over how irregular immigration is handled in Murcia

Migrants in Cartagena and Murcia are held for 72 hours after which they are offered a place in a reception programme After an alarming number of..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Hundreds of immigrants flocked to Spain over the weekend

ARCHIVED - Hundreds of immigrants flocked to Spain over the weekend

The coasts of Andalucía, Valencia and Murcia have been inundated with irregular immigrants It’s been a tragic weekend for irregular immigrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Migrant mother gives birth to twins off coast of Gran Canaria

ARCHIVED - Migrant mother gives birth to twins off coast of Gran Canaria

One of the babies had sadly died before the migrants were rescued off Spain’s Canary Islands Sadly, incidents involving irregular immigrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Two members of immigration mafia arrested in Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Two members of immigration mafia arrested in Cartagena

The men used a stolen boat to transport over 30 irregular immigrants to Cartagena, Murcia Two men, aged 25 and 33, have been arrested by the Guardia..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Family arrested in Seville for exploiting migrant workers

ARCHIVED - Family arrested in Seville for exploiting migrant workers

Up to 32 immigrants were being forced to work in inhumane conditions by the Andalucía family A criminal family-run organisation which was exploiting..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Illegal immigration in Spain grows by 51 per cent in 2021

ARCHIVED - Illegal immigration in Spain grows by 51 per cent in 2021

The vast majority of migrants arriving in Spain have headed for the Canary Islands The Ministry of the Interior has published the latest data regarding..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - More than 200 irregular immigrants reach Murcia in two days

ARCHIVED - More than 200 irregular immigrants reach Murcia in two days

The Region of Murcia saw 123 arrivals on Monday and 85 on Tuesday, in over ten different boats Similar to the mass arrival of pateras in the province..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Coordinated attack sees seven migrant boats arrive in Almeria in under 12 hours

ARCHIVED - Coordinated attack sees seven migrant boats arrive in Almeria in under 12 hours

Andalucía authorities were overwhelmed as boats reached three Almería municipalities almost simultaneously on Monday The influx of irregular..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Pregnant women and children amongst 81 immigrants who reached Alicante coast overnight

ARCHIVED - Pregnant women and children amongst 81 immigrants who reached Alicante coast overnight

Five pateras made it to different points in Benidorm and Santa Pola in Alicante province Eleven children incuding three babies, and two pregnant..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Ceuta creates working group to legally repatriate underage migrants

ARCHIVED - Ceuta creates working group to legally repatriate underage migrants

The process of returning the children to Morocco was halted in August amid concerns over the legality of the action The Spanish government has..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Eight bodies wash up on Almeria coast in 72 hours

ARCHIVED - Eight bodies wash up on Almeria coast in 72 hours

The deceased are believed to be immigrants who died trying to reach Andalucía Andalucía authorities have confirmed that eight cadavers have washed..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three immigrant boats reach Cabo de Palos and Aguilas

ARCHIVED - Three immigrant boats reach Cabo de Palos and Aguilas

43 irregular migrants in total reached the shores of the Region of Murcia On Saturday September 18, two pateras (migrant boats) reached Águilas..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Seven arrested for transporting irregular migrants to the Region of Murcia

ARCHIVED - Seven arrested for transporting irregular migrants to the Region of Murcia

Criminal gangs are responsible for the endless stream of immigrants reaching Murcia The Policía Nacional have made a series of arrests in connection..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spain and Morocco prevent large group of migrants from entering Melilla

ARCHIVED - Spain and Morocco prevent large group of migrants from entering Melilla

Both nations worked together to deter more than 100 people from illegally entering Spain Spanish and Moroccan security forces worked together during..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Six men arrested in Murcia for bringing illegal migrants from Africa

ARCHIVED - Six men arrested in Murcia for bringing illegal migrants from Africa

Police have taken down part of an organised human trafficking ring in the Murcia region Six men have been arrested in the Region of Murcia for..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 57 irregular immigrants intercepted in Alicante waters

ARCHIVED - 57 irregular immigrants intercepted in Alicante waters

Five pateras reached the coast of Alicante province in the Marina Baixa and Vega Baja areas at the weekend Maritime Rescue services intercepted..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - One migrant dead and another injured after attempting to climb up rocky cliff in Almeria

ARCHIVED - One migrant dead and another injured after attempting to climb up rocky cliff in Almeria

The rocky area in Carboneras, Andalucía, was inaccessible to the Maritime Rescue boat and firefighters had to be called in Civil Protection services..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 16 irregular immigrants spotted off Alicante coast

ARCHIVED - 16 irregular immigrants spotted off Alicante coast

The migrants have since been taken to the San Gabriel port in Alicante and are all said to be in good health An immigrant boat with 16 passengers..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Almost 200 immigrants reach Cadiz and Almeria in one weekend

ARCHIVED - Almost 200 immigrants reach Cadiz and Almeria in one weekend

Amongst the 182 migrants who arrived in Andalucía since Friday are two men who tried to cross the Strait of Gibraltar in an inflatable tyre The..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 155 illegal migrants reach Murcia this weekend and one corpse recovered

ARCHIVED - 155 illegal migrants reach Murcia this weekend and one corpse recovered

A total of 13 boats were intercepted off the Murcian coastline The endless drip-drip of illegal immigrants entering Spain via sea continued over..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 12 arrested for organising irregular immigrant boats to Cadiz

ARCHIVED - 12 arrested for organising irregular immigrant boats to Cadiz

The authorities in Andalucía have arrested the captains of different boats caught attempting to reach the Costa del Sol As a large number of immigrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 11 Moroccan minors rescued from migrant boat in Granada

ARCHIVED - 11 Moroccan minors rescued from migrant boat in Granada

Immigrants continue to risk their lives attempting to reach the Andalucía coast Yet another migrant boat has been intercepted by Maritime Rescue..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three people rescued from kayak after sailing towards the Strait of Gibraltar

ARCHIVED - Three people rescued from kayak after sailing towards the Strait of Gibraltar

The three men were picked up by maritime workers and returned to Ceuta The Spanish Maritime Rescue services have rescued three people who were..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - More than 130 migrants have arrived illegally in Spain so far this week

ARCHIVED - More than 130 migrants have arrived illegally in Spain so far this week

Several of the irregular immigrants intercepted yesterday had to be rescued from the water Over 130 illegal immigrants have arrived in Spain so..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Migrant boat reaches coast of Albir

ARCHIVED - Migrant boat reaches coast of Albir

The patera was intercepted close to the landmark lighthouse in the Marina Baixa area of Alicante province Attempts to reach Alicante coast by African..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Impressive use of police resource; officers intercept 2 tons of hashish whilst rescuing illegal immigrants at sea

ARCHIVED - Impressive use of police resource; officers intercept 2 tons of hashish whilst rescuing illegal immigrants at sea

The drugs were discovered as the Maritime Service rescued a group of irregular immigrants from the Region’s waters An impressive operation in..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Four migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Murcia this weekend

ARCHIVED - Four migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Murcia this weekend

Those rescued included men, women and children all reportedly of Algerian origin As the calm, clear weather continues in the Region so does the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Guardia Civil officer injured in migrant assault on Ceuta border fence

ARCHIVED - Guardia Civil officer injured in migrant assault on Ceuta border fence

5 of the 50 would-be migrants succeeded in crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta Another mass assault was launched by would-be..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 11 immigrants rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar

ARCHIVED - 11 immigrants rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar

The migrants were safely taken to shore in Cádiz, Andalucía Desperate attempts to reach Spain by African migrants continue as Maritime Rescue..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Tragedy in the Atlantic as 47 migrants die en route to the Canaries

ARCHIVED - Tragedy in the Atlantic as 47 migrants die en route to the Canaries

Only seven of the 54 people who set sail on August 3 were picked up alive by Mauritanian coastguards Seldom have the topics of illegal immigration..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Seven arrested for exploiting illegal immigrants in the Murcia Region

ARCHIVED - Seven arrested for exploiting illegal immigrants in the Murcia Region

Two separate inspections of the fruit and vegetable company uncovered 27 foreign employees Agents of the National Police have detained seven people..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 57 African migrants storm border fence of Spanish enclave of Melilla

ARCHIVED - 57 African migrants storm border fence of Spanish enclave of Melilla

The latest entrants are the largest group to enter Melilla in almost a month The topic of illegal immigration is never far from the headlines in..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three more migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Murcia

ARCHIVED - Three more migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Murcia

All of the irregular immigrants are reported to be of Algerian nationality The Guardia Civil intercepted a further three boats carrying a total..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Ceuta courts halt repatriation of Moroccan migrants aged under 18

ARCHIVED - Ceuta courts halt repatriation of Moroccan migrants aged under 18

Setback for the Spanish government as the controversial deportations from Ceuta are suspended for 72 hours A court in Spain’s north African..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Another 64 irregular immigrants land in Murcia over the weekend

ARCHIVED - Another 64 irregular immigrants land in Murcia over the weekend

Three minors were among the migrants intercepted off the Region’s coast Sixty-four people have been rescued from illegal migrant boats over the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Immigrant boat with five people aboard intercepted off Alicante coast

ARCHIVED - Immigrant boat with five people aboard intercepted off Alicante coast

Three other immigrant boats were also spotted in the province of Alicante over the weekend Members of the Maritime Rescue Services in the region..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 50 under-age migrants flee custody in Ceuta to avoid deportation to Morocco

ARCHIVED - 50 under-age migrants flee custody in Ceuta to avoid deportation to Morocco

The Spanish government has announced the controversial repatriation of 700 young migrants who reached Ceuta in May The Spanish government is facing..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Young quadriplegic migrant hospitalised on arrival in Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Young quadriplegic migrant hospitalised on arrival in Cartagena

The young man is 32 years old and has been in a wheelchair since he was 19 following a motorcycle accident A young quadriplegic migrant is reported..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Young sailor rescued after spending 24 hours in the sea off Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Young sailor rescued after spending 24 hours in the sea off Cartagena

The man was stranded at sea off the Cartagena coast before being rescued by another boat A 32-year-old man is being treated in the Santa Lucía..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Six migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Cartagena and Águilas

ARCHIVED - Six migrant boats intercepted off the coast of Cartagena and Águilas

The 71 migrants were of Algerian origin and are all reported to be in good health The influx of irregular immigrants into the Region of Murcia..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 16 irregular immigrants rescued from adrift boat off Almeria coast

ARCHIVED - 16 irregular immigrants rescued from adrift boat off Almeria coast

Those on board were adult males who were attempting to reach the coast of Andalucía Maritime Rescue services have rescued 16 irregular immigrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 63 per cent more illegal migrants have reached Spain so far this year

ARCHIVED - 63 per cent more illegal migrants have reached Spain so far this year

The total of 14,700 does not include 10,000 who entered Ceuta overland in a mass crossing this May The second year of the coronavirus pandemic..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Three arrested for organising irregular immigrant boats to Andalusia

ARCHIVED - Three arrested for organising irregular immigrant boats to Andalusia

The three men located in Almería, Andalusía, were charging €2,000 for a place onboard the boats to Spain The Policía Nacional..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Another influx of migrants over the weekend forces re-opening of quarantine hotel in Moratalla

ARCHIVED - Another influx of migrants over the weekend forces re-opening of quarantine hotel in Moratalla

The influx of migrants to the Region of Murcia continues with dozens of arrivals in recent days The temporary accomodation for quarantining migrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 238 illegal migrants storm the Spanish border in Melilla

ARCHIVED - 238 illegal migrants storm the Spanish border in Melilla

Jubilant migrants waved their grappling hooks in triumph as they made their way to the CETI detention centre It is reported that a group of 238..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Two more migrant boats intercepted in Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Two more migrant boats intercepted in Cartagena

A total of 43 illegal migrants, thought to be of Algerian origin, have arrived on the Murcian coast in the last 24 hours The Region of Murcia continues..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Boat carrying 14 illegal immigrants reaches Benidorm coastline

ARCHIVED - Boat carrying 14 illegal immigrants reaches Benidorm coastline

The patera was intercepted at Levante beach in the Marina Baixa this morning, Tuesday, July 20. A boat with 14 irregular immigrants from Algeria..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Boat carrying 15 illegal immigrants intercepted in Cartagena

ARCHIVED - Boat carrying 15 illegal immigrants intercepted in Cartagena

Authorities have reported that all of the passengers were male, apparently of Algerian origin, and are all in good health The Salvamar Caliope..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 119 migrants scale Melilla border fence; five police reportedly injured

ARCHIVED - 119 migrants scale Melilla border fence; five police reportedly injured

In the latest organised mass attempt 119 African migrants managed to get over the border fence and into the Spanish city of Melilla Some 200 migrants..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Irregular migrants reaching Spain by sea up by 50 per cent so far this year

ARCHIVED - Irregular migrants reaching Spain by sea up by 50 per cent so far this year

The total of 13,000 does not include the 10,000 who entered Ceuta overland in a mass crossing this May The second year of the coronavirus pandemic..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Customs officer dies as helicopter plunges into the Strait of Gibraltar during drug chase

ARCHIVED - Customs officer dies as helicopter plunges into the Strait of Gibraltar during drug chase

The incident occurred 30 miles off Sotogrande in the Strait of Gibraltar Another life was lost in the fight against drug trafficking in the Strait..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Location of new €3.8 million immigrant centre in Cartagena unanimously condemned

ARCHIVED - Location of new €3.8 million immigrant centre in Cartagena unanimously condemned

Work has begun on a new immigrant centre in Cartagena to replace existing temporary structures, however, this will not be a permanent building either..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Over 2,000 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to reach Spain by sea so far in 2021

ARCHIVED - Over 2,000 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to reach Spain by sea so far in 2021

The Atlantic route between north-west Africa and the Canaries has claimed 1,922 victims The human rights group Caminando Fronteras is warning that..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Works begin on a new illegal immigrant centre in Cartagena to replace temporary structures

ARCHIVED - Works begin on a new illegal immigrant centre in Cartagena to replace temporary structures

A new centre is being built in Cartagena to receive illegal immigrants arriving by water to the coasts of the Region of Murcia. Image: Cruz Roja..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Police intercept 158 illegal migrants on 15 boats off Almeria coast

ARCHIVED - Police intercept 158 illegal migrants on 15 boats off Almeria coast

The coasts of Andalusia are the main destination of ‘pateras’, boats or dinghies for migrants from the African Continent trying to enter Spain illegally..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Morocco takes steps to prevent mass entry of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta

ARCHIVED - Morocco takes steps to prevent mass entry of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta

Reinforced border protection in Ceuta after the border assault by 12,000 migrants in May Following the incidents at the Spanish-Moroccan border..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 14 illegal immigrants intercepted off the coast of Cartagena

ARCHIVED - 14 illegal immigrants intercepted off the coast of Cartagena

Thirteen men and one woman were located in a ‘patera’ allegedly travelling from Algeria to Spain. A Calíope patrol boat manned by a Maritime..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Fifth patera in 48 hours reaches Alicante coastline with 17 illegal immigrants on board

ARCHIVED - Fifth patera in 48 hours reaches Alicante coastline with 17 illegal immigrants on board

The boat was intercepted between Benidorm and Altea in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province. A patera with 17 irregular immigrants on board has..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Human skull found in fishing nets off Mazarrón Percheles beach

ARCHIVED - Human skull found in fishing nets off Mazarrón Percheles beach

The skull is thought to belong to one of 9 migrants missing since their boat capsized in March A fisherman at the semi-wild beach of Percheles..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - 5-year-old migrant girl dies after 17 days at sea heading for the Canaries

ARCHIVED - 5-year-old migrant girl dies after 17 days at sea heading for the Canaries

A helicopter rescue failed to save the girl after a merchant vessel picked her and her companions up off the coast of Africa Efforts to save the..

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<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Two boats carrying 22 illegal immigrants intecepted off the shores of Javea and Alfaz del Pi

ARCHIVED - Two boats carrying 22 illegal immigrants intecepted off the shores of Javea and Alfaz del Pi

Four pateras reached Alicante province on the Costa Blanca in less than 48 hours. Arrivals of irregular immigrants continues on the Alicante province..

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