Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge

BBC: …Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has insisted that the events of 30 July were impossible to predict, but opposition parties say the documents show the government misled Spaniards.

…In a note on 29 July, the CNI told Moroccan intelligence it had identified WhatsApp and Facebook groups promoting an attempt by migrants to reach the Spanish exclave the following day, “both swimming and via the [border] fence”.

The CNI reported that around 180,000 people were receiving the messages, one of which read: “Whoever wants to cross has the last chance on Throne Day [30 July] at 8 the authorities will be distracted with the celebrations and parades.”…

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