But eagle-eyed police officers made an important discovery. The thieves wear similar clothes of a similar colour as they mingle with the small army of tourists who visit the popiular tourist hot spot every year. The Valldemossa local police asked for permission to introduce patrols by plain clothes police officers and the results have been stunning.
A police spokesperson said "now we know how they dress and how they operate we have been able to keep them under close observation." Scores of arrests have been made.
The big fall in crime has been warmly welcomed and the Valldemossa police will intensify their efforts this summer.
Plain clothes police officers are increasingly be used by local police officers in tourist hot spots. The scheme in Calvia has also proved to be a big success.
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Great idea. Announce your police intelligence to the world. Dumb.
Now the Romanians know that they need to purchase a change of wardrobe with their ill-gotten gains.
Then let’s hope that Palma local police take note and follow suit starting right now.