A Civil Guard officer says he left the border in Ceuta open to avoid deaths

A Guardia Civil official stated that the border in Ceuta was kept open to prevent potential drownings during a mass migration event. Testimonies revealed disagreements between police and Guardia Civil on managing the influx of over 80,000 migrants on July 30 and 31. While the police wanted to close the border, the Guardia Civil refused, citing risks of crush injuries and drowning. The Guardia Civil commander claimed he was not given instructions by the government delegate during the crisis and made operational decisions himself. Both officials acknowledged the presence of Moroccan boats the night before the mass entry, raising questions about their intentions. The police chief reported seeing Moroccan agents facilitating the crossing without prior alerts about the situation.