Police
Drunk driver hits two officers before crashing after police chase
The driver of the Mercedes drove straight into the two officers and continued at high speed through the streets of Arenal and onto the Llucmajor motorway.
Corruption
Former Palma deputy mayor has court date in police corruption investigation
Alvaró Gijón has been summoned by Manuel Penalva, the judge in charge of the Palma police corruption investigation, to appear on 9 September.
Crime
Calvia claiming success in illegal fruit selling campaign
An inspection led to the confiscation of 79 coconuts, 24 pineapples and 23 watermelons.
Corruption
Rodríguez denies having ever been to a brothel
"I was finally able to testify before the judge about things which I deny. I responded to all questions with honesty and by telling the whole truth."
Police
Former Calvia police chief is suspended from duty
Two former chiefs of the Palma police have also been suspended.
Police
Sineu introduces drinking bylaw in time for its huge fiesta party
Sineu's "Much" party, which goes on all day and is this coming Sunday, is one of the largest gatherings of people (mostly young) for any fiesta event.
Crime
Over one hundred people detained after six weeks of police drugs' operations
The latest operation in Magalluf was the sixth successful action by the Guardia Civil and National Police against drugs in the past six weeks.
Majorca
Tourism records, police successes and Andy Murray: the week in Majorca
Not everyone was convinced by record season announcements or by achievements by local police forces. A project for a new shopping centre failed to raise support, while Richard Branson received support from a source that had previously opposed him.
Police
Calvia police reported 1500 bylaw breaches from the start of May
The data for this period does not identify any specific instances involving what many people in Magalluf believe are the biggest problems with disorder, such as the mugging prostitutes.
Police
Palma's illegal sellers look for new areas because of police success
Action by the local police has been proving successful in dissuading the sellers from setting out their imitation wares by the Cathedral.
Police
New Palma police commissioner praises professionalism
Palouzié says that criminality and corruption have been concentrated on a few within the force. He is also critical of the police's structure, which has allowed there to be "inventions".
Crime
Drugs' operation led to 25 arrests
More than one hundred officers raided 21 properties and seized 4,000 grams of cocaine.
Police
Police numbers for Magalluf and Santa Ponsa increasing
This increased strength plus changes to procedures and operational systems will, the town hall hopes, lead to greater control.
Crime
Major anti-drugs operation in Majorca
One of the properties raided was only 250 metres from the Marivent Palace, the Spanish Royal Family's summer holiday residence.
Police
Police minister confirms commitment to Balearics safety
The national director-general of the police described the Balearic Islands as one of the safest and most attractive destinations in the Mediterranean.
Police
Majorca towns demanding more police this summer
The municipalities fear that there will be insufficient cover for the anticipated volume of tourists.
Tourism
Calvia and Palma showing "zero tolerance"
"The council is going to have zero tolerance towards any activities which could damage the municipality’s image."
Playa de Palma
Playa de Palma clubs failing to meet bylaws
Forty police officers took part in a series of inspections in Arenal at the weekend.
Magalluf behaviour, Pollensa buses, Palma police: the week in Majorca
There were conflicting messages coming out of Magalluf, a new row broke out in Puerto Pollensa, while there was a hell of a row over summer policing for Playa de Palma.
Police
Bobbies on the beat in Playa de Palma
The town hall has its security units ready, but where are the additional National Police officers?