Efforts to block irregular crossings into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have intensified in the Moroccan town of Fnideq, where police have expanded their operations.
Authorities in Fnideq have moved to strengthen border controls, concentrating resources on stopping migrants before they can reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
In the Tarajal border zone, where tensions had been rising, a substantial police deployment has now established a period of relative quiet.
The Tarajal border region has returned to a temporary state of calm amid the heightened police presence.
