Spain and Morocco have stepped up security measures along the border fence of Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous territory in North Africa, and have managed to halt a massive border surge after nearly 49,000 migrants attempted to enter the area by land and sea in a single day. At least 19 people were found dead in the sea. Moroccan authorities deployed high-pressure water cannons and pushed back those trying to cross, while Spanish officials said they would expedite the return of those who entered illegally as quickly as possible, despite a recent court ruling imposing additional restrictions on the use of a special law that allows immediate returns. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scheduled to visit Ceuta today, accompanied by the interior minister. Spain's territorial policy minister pointed out that a Supreme Court ruling earlier this month may have contributed to the spike in migrant numbers, and confirmed that the government will gradually return migrants under the framework of the court's decision.