British resident urges people “to keep your wits about you” after being mugged in Mallorca
"it was a bit of a shock to say the least having never seen any crime before in Palma. In the UK I live in Manchester and I know which streets to stay away from the early hours. I was lucky he didn't pull a knife on me..."
Humphrey Carter23/09/2024 12:59 National Police arrest three youths for Mallorca bus stabbing
In Palma a number of violent gangs have been dismantled by the National Police.
Elite police now on the beat in Mallorca
The main areas of attention are the Plaça Espanya, where a 24-hour operation is in place to promote civic-mindedness and prevent acts of vandalism, around the public transport stations and the Parc de la Mar around the Cathedral.
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The arrested belonged to an international criminal network led by Italian nationals based in Ibiza, who were helped by Spanish and Dutch nationals.
Fast and furious in Mallorca
Locals have been complaining for months about speeding and illegal races in the mountains.
300 busted for robbing tourists in Palma
The security operation will continue until the end of October, should the authorities and the police see fit.
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The suspect was an expert in paying in cash, leaving no trace and staying in hotels.
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