Frontex Joins Forces with Spain to Keep Summer Travel Safe and Smooth

News News Release Management Board updates Frontex Joins Forces with Spain to Keep Summer Travel Safe and Smooth 2025-06-12 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is working side by side with Policía Nacional in Spain this summer to support border checks at some of the busiest ports in the country. Every summer, thousands of people travel between Spain and Morocco, especially through Algeciras, Tarifa and Ceuta. With travel picking up, Frontex is sending more than 100 officers as part of Operation Minerva to help Policía Nacional manage the high number of passengers and vehicles. The goal? To make travel safer, faster and more secure for everyone. A year ago, Operation Minerva helped stop more than 100 kg of hashish and nearly 27 000 smuggled cigarettes from crossing the border. It’s a strong example of how working together helps tackle crime and keeps borders safe.“Spain knows its borders, and we bring backup when it counts. This isn’t just about sending officers. It’s about showing up when we’re needed. Strong borders start with strong cooperation,” said Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens. This partnership is part of Frontex’s wider effort to support countries across the EU while ensuring that border management respects people’s rights and upholds European values.