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Aug 26 - Spain Apologises to Moroccan King after Guardia Civil Attempt to Board Royal Yacht

news An incident earlier this month saw Guardia Civil Officers attempt to board the King of Morocco’s yacht during a patrol for drug smugglers and human traffickers. The Telegraph’s Madrid Correspondent, Fiona Govan reports that officers of the Spanish Paramilitary force approached King Mohammed VI and his entourage and their two speedboats and three jetskis, ‘to enquire about the identities and destination of those on board.’

Spanish press reports claim that the monarch was infuriated and called King Felipe VI of Spain to complain. The Head of the Guardia Civil, Colonel Andres Lopez was informed of the matter and was dispatched to the Moroccan royal’s yacht in order to apologise.

The Moroccan monarch complained that he was not shown any respect from the Guardia Civil. August has seen a huge influx of migrants crossing the Strait from Africa, looking for a new life in Europe.