Judge Tardón flags foreign government links in Ceuta invasion investigation
Magistrate María Tardón disclosed possible connections between participants in the Ceuta invasion and individuals tied to foreign governments, prompting stricter investigative safeguards.
María Tardón, the presiding judge of the Central Investigation Court No. 3, announced that the probe into the Ceuta invasion has uncovered hints of involvement by persons connected to foreign governments, suggesting a risk of outside meddling. She cited the professionalism and cooperation of the police units but warned that the emerging evidence points to possible high-level public officials and foreign ties. Consequently, Tardón mandated that all investigative actions be processed in a secret, separate investigative file, with absolute confidentiality.
Police officers are instructed to report findings solely to the court and the public prosecutor, avoiding any communication with other authorities or superiors. The order aims to safeguard the investigation’s outcome and limit any potential external influence.
Why it matters
The ruling could affect diplomatic relations and the handling of cross-border security threats.
How this story developed
- Sep 16 Police dismantle overcrowded Ceuta flat housing 25 migrants, including six children
- Sep 18 The Audiencia Nacional's Contentious‑Administrative Chamber approved the use of Ceuta port for a temporary migrant shelter.
- Sep 18 about 850 migrants were settled in 50 tents at the port while others returned to beach camps
- Sep 19 The port camp filled within hours, leaving many migrants still without shelter on the streets and beaches.
- Sep 26 Morocco’s foreign minister announced the country's readiness to receive Ceuta migrants at the UN General Assembly.
- Sep 26 Police escorted a handful of minors from the El Trampolín camp in Ceuta to a reception centre, while dozens of others remained on the beach.
- Oct 1 etc
- Oct 4 Police and army began a staged clearance of the Trampolín beach camp, transporting migrants to the Tarajal crossing.
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