The National Court asks the Civil Guard if it was alerted about the migratory crisis in Ceuta during the previous days

The judge of the National Court, María Tardón, has asked the Civil Guard if it received “any information in the days prior that could have alerted” to the “massive irregular entry” of thousands of people who crossed from Morocco to Ceuta between July 30 and 31.

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In an order accessed by EL MUNDO, the judge requests the Information Headquarters of the Armed Institute to report on “the device deployed by the different Civil Guard forces deployed in the territory, particularly regarding the rescue operations of the people located in Spanish territorial waters,” as well as their known personal circumstances.

In the case of the deceased, the document continues, the judge requests to know the “cause and date” of death, while regarding the survivors, she requires knowing their identity and the location data that may have been collected.

This week, Tardón requested a report from the General Immigration and Borders Commissariat (UCRIF) of the National Police to find out if the entry of people from Morocco to Ceuta was “a concerted action” driven by “a criminal group.”

The judge agreed to open preliminary proceedings following a criminal complaint filed by the organization Iustitia Europa against officials, “members of criminal organizations,” and Spanish and foreign authorities “that could be identified.”

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Iustitia Europa filed the complaint for crimes against State Security, against the Nation, for facilitating illegal immigration and human trafficking, criminal organization, and omission of the duty to prosecute crimes.

The judge still has to resolve the criminal jurisdiction of the National Court over the reported facts, a matter on which she asked the Prosecutor’s Office.

About 72,000 people, of whom 70,000 have already returned, entered massively last Thursday to Ceuta through the Tarajal breakwater, on the border with Morocco, an action that has cost the lives of at least 75 people, according to Government data.

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