Spain's Prime Minister has blamed human traffickers for a massive influx of migrants after approximately 60,000 people crossed into Spain's North African enclave. The event has triggered one of the largest migrant crises faced by the European Union in recent years.
In response to the surge, France and Italy bolstered their border controls on Saturday. The coordinated security measures highlight the broader regional impact of the crisis on European Union member states as they manage large-scale border crossings.
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