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Ceuta NGO members arrested over alleged plan to attack police
Spanish authorities arrested NGO members in Ceuta over alleged efforts to encourage migrants to attack security forces.
The Guardia Civil searched two premises in the city, in Tarajal and Almadraba, early on Thursday.
Reports differ on the number arrested: one says one person was detained, while another says two.
The investigation concerns the alleged distribution of pepper spray, and one report also mentions bladed weapons.
Three migrants were taken to police facilities for identification during the operation.
Another report says six other people are under investigation.
The case is examining whether migrants were urged to attack police, but the allegations have not been established in the information available.
The reports do not say what happens next.
The Guardia Civil arrested NGO members in Ceuta over an alleged plan to encourage migrants to attack security forces with pepper spray.
La Vanguardia reported one arrest, while El País reported two.
The operation included searches at two premises in the city.
Three migrants were identified and taken to police facilities, according to La Vanguardia.
El País said six other people were under investigation.
- Who
- The Guardia Civil arrested members of an NGO in Ceuta. La Vanguardia reported one arrest; El País reported two.
- What
- They are suspected of distributing pepper spray and encouraging migrants to attack security forces.
- When
- Thursday, 22 October 2026.
- Where
- Ceuta, at premises in the Tarajal and Almadraba areas.
- Why
- Police were investigating suspected efforts to promote attacks against security forces.
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- Arrests
- One member, according to La Vanguardia; two, according to El País
- Search locations
- Two premises, in Tarajal and Almadraba
- Migrants identified
- Three, according to La Vanguardia
- Other people investigated
- Six, according to El País
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