Arrival of Cayucos in the Canary Islands Sparks Alarm Over Possible Terrorist Infiltration
Two cayucos with 78 immigrants arrived on the island of El Hierro between Saturday afternoon and evening.
These vessels are the first to reach the Canary Islands next weekend. The occupants were in apparently good health.
112 received a call about the first cayuco, which entered through the El Pinar area, mobilizing Maritime Rescue and its resources.
The vessel was escorted to the port of La Restinga, where, at five in the afternoon, its 32 occupants were attended to.
Among them, 15 Red Cross volunteers participated in the assistance efforts. There was no need for hospital transfers.
Hours later, at ten at night, a second cayuco arrived with 46 people. They also didn’t require medical transfers.
In a context of concern, authorities are investigating whether the migration route to the Canary Islands could be used by ISKP to infiltrate. According to Ruben Pulido.
The Islamic State of Khorasan, which emerged in Afghanistan in 2015, is a branch of Daesh that seeks to expand its ideology in Europe.
The National Police has warned that these routes could be exploited by ISKP to enter European soil from Africa.
Human trafficking mafias have facilitated the arrival of immigrants to the Canary Islands from regions with jihadist activity.
FRONTEX has already warned in previous reports about the possibility that the route from Pakistan to the Canary Islands could be used by terrorists.
ISKP has intensified its propaganda in recent months, mentioning Spain and claiming Al-Andalus as Islamic land.
This discourse, historically used by Daesh and Al Qaeda, seeks to motivate attacks in Spain and reclaim territory.
In 2023, both Al Qaeda and ISKP included Spain in their propaganda, mentioning cities like Córdoba and Granada.
Additionally, Al Qaeda highlighted Spain as a priority target in its official magazine, encouraging attacks on Spanish soil.
The Canary route is seen as strategic due to its proximity to Africa and its key position as a gateway to Europe.
Authorities fear that this route could allow terrorists to bypass areas with greater control in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
The intensification of arrivals in the Canary Islands complicates surveillance and could facilitate the infiltration of terrorist cells.
In reply to this threat, the National Police and local authorities have reinforced controls and implemented intelligence measures.
International cooperation is key to monitoring possible ISKP movements and preventing attacks on European territory.
Source » edatv.news
