The death toll following a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta has risen to at least 72, local authorities confirmed. Border Security and Regional ResponseIn response to the unprecedented crossings, Spanish authorities have heavily reinforced police and military patrols around the enclave. Rabat has attributed the surge to criminal human traffickers who exploited social media platforms to spread false rumours regarding border policies. Broader European Union ConcernsThe mass crossing has triggered wider diplomatic friction across the European Union. Ceuta Migrant Crisis: At Least 18 Dead as Thousands Cross Into Spain Enclave From Morocco.