The local authorities of Torrevieja have announced a successful summer season for their police force, following the reinforcement of forty-one additional agents. During the period from the first of June to the thirty-first of August, the local police carried out a total of fourteen thousand eight hundred and two services, marking a significant increase of seventy-five per cent compared to the previous year. This surge in activity has been attributed to the expanded police presence, allowing for better coverage across the town and improved public safety.

This summer saw the introduction of a new school patrol initiative, enhancing security in educational environments. In terms of traffic, the local police recorded four hundred and sixty-eight accidents, resulting in one fatality. These figures underscore the effectiveness of the police’s preventive measures and continuous vigilance. Additionally, sixty-three reports were filed for road safety violations, including incidents related to alcohol or drug consumption, speeding, and refusal to undergo testing.

On the criminal front, the police compiled fifty reports leading to forty-three arrests for various offences such as theft, gender-based violence, and resistance to authority. The local police also took action against illegal street vending, confiscating one hundred and twenty-eight items. The increased police presence has led to cleaner pedestrian areas, free from illegal vendors and disorderly activities.

Furthermore, the local authorities processed four hundred and twenty traffic-related reports and one hundred and thirty-seven municipal ordinance violations, which included public alcohol consumption and disrespect towards police. Councilman Federico Alarcón emphasised that the Department of Security and Emergencies will continue its efforts to maintain and improve safety in Torrevieja, building on the positive results achieved over the summer months.