French authorities have strengthened border control with Spain. This was announced by the Minister of Interior Laurent Nunes on RTL radio, answering the question about the measures taken due to the influx of migrants to the Spanish city of Ceuta.
"We have control over the French-Spanish border. Moreover, they have been strengthened in recent months. a mobile unit is permanently stationed there," said the minister. According to Spanish media, thousands of migrants entered the autonomous city of Ceuta on the northern coast of Africa.
The exact number of arrivals has not yet been determined. Moreover, at least 19 people died trying to reach Ceuta. In the conditions of the crisis, the Spanish authorities decided to deploy the military to ensure security in the city. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is scheduled to visit the city on July 31, along with Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlasca.
