Spanish police relocated thousands of migrants from beaches in Ceuta to a tent camp in the port area, but the operation descended into chaos with crowds charging through streets as officers struggled to maintain order. The relocation reflects the ongoing crisis in the Spanish enclave, where approximately 13,000 migrants have remained since tens of thousands crossed from Morocco in late July, with many having slept rough on beaches for weeks.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez admitted that authorities were overwhelmed by the influx and stated the government aims to have the situation under control by year's end. The tent city accommodates 1,700 people and includes showers and beds. The government has faced criticism, partly over whether it was adequately warned: classified communications released later showed Spain's intelligence service alerted officials on 29 July of organised crossing attempts, though Sánchez disputed this constituted a formal warning. Local concerns have intensified over escalating violence and crime, with Ceuta's chief prosecutor reporting an "exponential increase" in sexual assaults, and public safety experts warning the situation risks further deterioration.