Civil Guard and Police commanders declare to the judge that they saw "six Moroccan military boats" near Ceuta the night before the wave.

Judge María Tardón is investigating the mass entry of immigrants into Ceuta, with police and Guardia Civil officials testifying about the presence of Moroccan military vessels. The Guardia Civil reported seeing six Moroccan boats near Spanish waters, which they believed were there to prevent the influx of migrants. Tensions arose between the two forces regarding whether to keep the border fence open or closed during the incident, with the Guardia Civil prioritizing safety over closure. Ultimately, the fence was briefly closed but reopened shortly after due to conflicting orders.