Safety · Gran Canaria · 26.10, 04:00
Gran Canaria: SUP demands 350 additional police officers after wave of jewellery shop robberies
The Unificado de Policías (SUP) union demands the immediate reinforcement of the force by 300-350 officers on Gran Canaria.
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Staff shortages are the main cause of delays in responding to calls. This issue became apparent after a series of robberies at jewellery shops in Las Palmas, Telde and Playa del Inglés. During an attack at the Las Arenas shopping centre, immediate intervention was not possible. This illustrates the problem with force availability. The Unificado de Policías union states that the city has nearly 400,000 residents. The current staff also handles other crisis situations.
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