According to a statement from National Police (DGST), the suspects were arrested at a checkpoint at Tangier's entrance, immediately after their arrival on board a public transport bus in possession of 36 artisanal iron objects, which would be used to climb fences and barriers in illegal immigration attempts.

Research and investigations conducted in this case have revealed that all these would-be illegal immigrants have no identity or travel documents and are illegally living in Morocco, according to the statement.

A judicial investigation is underway to shed light on this case and identify all the people involved in the organization of illegal immigration attempts.