Police clear the abandoned El Príncipe Fort, relocating dozens of migrants

On Saturday, officers from the Unidad de Intervención Policial sealed off the street leading to the El Príncipe Fort and removed the people living there, moving them to the Centro de Atención Temporal de Extranjeros in the Tarajal complex for identity checks and possible asylum or return procedures. Witnesses reported that the fort contained remnants of human waste, burnt garments, makeshift mattresses and numerous plastic bottles, indicating extremely unsanitary conditions.

The fort, which had been empty before the recent influx, has a history of being occupied, notably by drug addicts. Local residents said the migrants generally kept the peace, which is why they were allowed to stay overnight. The police continue to monitor the city for other informal settlements, following a recent large-scale clearance at the Trampolín beach area.