Marlaska pays his agents in Ceuta 77 euros for meals and accommodation: “For 40 euros a day you can’t find anything, they didn’t even have enough to charge their mobile phones.”

More than 20 days following a migration avalanche in Ceuta, the autonomous city remains on edge while awaiting the resolution of the situation for individuals involved. Amid these ongoing challenges, concerns have emerged regarding the logistical and financial support provided to law enforcement officers deployed to the area.

Specifically, the Interior Ministry under Fernando Grande-Marlaska allocated a daily allowance of 77 euros to cover both meals and lodging for agents stationed in Ceuta. Representatives and affected personnel have criticized the adequacy of this funding, pointing out that finding accommodation is nearly impossible for the allotted 40 euros per day, leaving officers with insufficient resources even to charge their mobile phones.