Hundreds of migrants have entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, with footage showing people swimming around the border fence or using inflatables, while others passed through a gate. The arrivals have put significant pressure on local resources, prompting Ceuta’s leader to call for intervention from Spain’s national government.

Spanish media, cited by Reuters, estimated that between 2,000 and 3,000 people entered Ceuta on Thursday, although Spain’s Guardia Civil had not confirmed the figure. Ceuta, located on Morocco’s northern coast, has long been a key crossing point for people seeking to reach Europe.