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Spanish Spies Knew About Border Rush Before It Happened
Newly released documents prove Spanish intelligence warned officials about plans for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta.
A view of the border fence between Spain and Morocco at Ceuta.
By John Doe
Reporting from Spain 
Sept. 10, 2026, 6:51 a.m. - 3 hours ago
New evidence shows that Spanish intelligence officers knew a major border crisis was coming before it actually happened.
For a long time, there were questions about whether the government in Spain saw the mass crossing into Ceuta coming. Now, official documents that were once kept secret have been made public. These papers show that the country's spy agency sent clear warnings to officials about plans for a mass storming of the border.
Ceuta is a small piece of Spanish land located on the northern coast of Africa. Because of where it sits, it shares a border with Morocco.
When thousands of people suddenly tried to cross into this area, it created a massive problem for local police and the government. Many people were caught off guard by the speed and scale of the event.
By releasing these documents, the Spanish government has confirmed that they were not caught completely by surprise. The intelligence agency had identified the risks and shared that information before the crowds arrived.
This news has sparked new conversations about how the border is managed and what the government did—or didn't do—once they received those warnings.
Source: BBC
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