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Three Migrants Detained for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Military in Ceuta; Four Others Charged for Stone-Throwing Injuries

Three young Moroccans were detained by the Civil Guard in Ceuta, Spain, after throwing Molotov cocktails at a military patrol in the San Amaro area. Four other migrants were charged for stone-throwing that injured a sergeant. The ATME called for military recognition as a high-risk profession.

On August 30, 2026, the Civil Guard in Ceuta detained three young Moroccans following an attack involving Molotov cocktails at a military patrol. The incident occurred in the San Amaro area and resulted in no casualties. The ATME requested that the military be recognized as a high-risk profession. Separately, four individuals were detained for throwing stones at soldiers, which led to the injury of a sergeant. None of the four admitted responsibility and claimed other migrants in the same location were involved.

Where Sources Diverge

One article mentions the attack involved Molotov cocktails, while others refer to stone-throwing.

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Three Migrants Detained for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Military in Ceuta

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Prison for the four detained in Ceuta for throwing stones at soldiers and injuring a sergeant

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Prison for the four detained in Ceuta for stone-throwing at military personnel and injuring a sergeant

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IndependentLa VanguardiaAug 31, 01:09 AM
Three Moroccans Arrested for a New Attack on a Military Patrol in Ceuta

This Sunday, an incident occurred in the San Amaro area, without injuring any member

IndependentinfobaeAug 31, 01:09 AM
Three Migrants Detained for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Military in Ceuta

The Civil Guard has detained three young Moroccans after a new attack with no casualties, the third in less than 72 hours, with which the ATME insists on requesting "in a urgent manner" that the military be recognized as a high-risk profession

Independent20 minutosAug 30, 07:20 PM
Prison for the four detained in Ceuta for stone-throwing at military personnel and injuring a sergeant

None of the four have admitted responsibility for the incidents, and they also claim that it involves other migrants who were sleeping with them in the same location, according to judicial sources.