The newly appointed mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, has announced a strong stance against street thieves, drug dealers, and profiteers. Collboni has emphasized that in 2023, the primary focus will be on combating repeat offenders involved in theft, cracking down on illegal street trading, and significantly intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Under the previous mayor, Ada Colau, who favored lenient measures, the police showed reluctance in addressing the issue of illegal traders and thieves. Typically, such operations were planned and carried out based on orders from higher authorities. If Jaume Collboni manages to deliver tangible results, it could provide him with a solid foundation for re-election in the future, potentially securing a second term.
The mayor's office has made promises to reinforce the patrol services by adding 400 police officers in the coming days, ensuring the safety of the city streets. Additionally, police drones can now be observed in the sky, enabling swift monitoring of activities in the most dangerous areas of Barcelona. Furthermore, the police will conduct more frequent inspections of suspicious individuals in the Raval, Born districts, and along the city's waterfront.
Under the previous mayor, Ada Colau, who favored lenient measures, the police showed reluctance in addressing the issue of illegal traders and thieves. Typically, such operations were planned and carried out based on orders from higher authorities. If Jaume Collboni manages to deliver tangible results, it could provide him with a solid foundation for re-election in the future, potentially securing a second term.
The mayor's office has made promises to reinforce the patrol services by adding 400 police officers in the coming days, ensuring the safety of the city streets. Additionally, police drones can now be observed in the sky, enabling swift monitoring of activities in the most dangerous areas of Barcelona. Furthermore, the police will conduct more frequent inspections of suspicious individuals in the Raval, Born districts, and along the city's waterfront.