Clashes in Ceuta: Warning shots fired to clear the surroundings of the “Loma Colmenar” center

Security alert in the occupied city of Ceuta

The Loma Colmenar area in the occupied city of Ceuta experienced an intense security alert on Monday morning, following attempts by hundreds of irregular migrants to collectively storm the residential complex designated for their housing, prompting Spanish authorities to intervene to restore order.

Warning shots to control the situation

According to field reports, Spanish security forces resorted to firing warning shots into the air as a precautionary measure to control the angry crowds that attempted to break the security cordon imposed around the complex. These developments occur amidst significant pressure in the area, especially after a large number of migrants were previously moved from the “Trampolín” beach to the area adjacent to the complex.

Internal conflicts and security intervention to clear the area

The same sources indicated that the situation was not limited to intrusion attempts; clashes and scuffles broke out among the migrants themselves in the vicinity of the complex, forcing police to intervene to separate them and prevent injuries. Security forces initiated a large-scale evacuation operation, forcing those who had spent the night in tents outside the complex to leave the premises with their belongings.

Road closures and cordoning off the complex

In this context, Spanish authorities have taken strict measures, including closing the roads leading to Loma Colmenar and deploying reinforced security at the main entrances to prevent further gathering or illegal entry attempts. A state of alert continues in the area to ensure that migrants do not re-gather at sensitive points, as authorities emphasize their determination to keep the center’s perimeter completely clear.