Houston, TX, August 7, 2026 —

Seven taxi drivers in the Moroccan city of Tetouan have received prison sentences of up to six months and fines for their alleged involvement in aiding irregular migration. The drivers were accused of transporting passengers towards the Spanish border in Ceuta.

This legal action represents the first ruling in Morocco related to a recent increase in individuals crossing into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Official figures indicate that over 70,000 people have crossed into Ceuta recently, highlighting a significant surge in migration flows.

The sentences were handed down in Tetouan, a city located near the border with Ceuta. The specifics of the charges against the drivers include allegations of facilitating irregular migration by providing transportation services to individuals attempting to reach the border area. The court imposed sentences ranging up to a maximum of six months imprisonment, along with financial penalties.

The timing of these sentences coincides with a period of heightened migration activity, with a reported influx of more than 70,000 individuals into Ceuta. This situation has led to increased scrutiny and enforcement efforts along the Moroccan-Spanish border. The court’s decision is seen as a response to the growing challenge of irregular migration in the region.

Details regarding the exact amount of the fines imposed on the taxi drivers were not immediately available. The legal proceedings in Tetouan underscore the Moroccan authorities’ stance on combating irregular migration and the penalties associated with involvement in such activities.



Story summarized from the original created by Casablanca, Morocco, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.

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