The Mayor of La Orotava, Francisco Linares, alongside the Councillor for Security, Narciso Pérez, provided an update on the activities undertaken by the security forces within the municipality, particularly highlighting the collaboration between the Local Police and the Civil Guard.
Linares emphasised that for the past three months, abandoned houses have been taken over by individuals in the town, resulting in significant issues regarding community harmony. “These incidents have raised concerns,” the mayor noted, “and the Town Hall is committed to resolving this situation as swiftly as possible, standing in support of the most affected residents by offering them assistance and guidance at all times.”
The security forces have consistently operated in an integrated manner and function as a cohesive unit. Both Linares and Pérez underlined that “we are fortunate to have outstanding professionals within our Local Police and Civil Guard.” “Furthermore,” added the mayor, “the support of the community from the outset has also been pivotal, and I wish to extend my gratitude on behalf of the Municipal Corporation, so that we can achieve our goal by the end of this process.”
He further stated that “our efforts do not conclude here. We will introduce additional measures to enhance security in the municipality and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.” In this regard, he elaborated that “various properties that may be susceptible to new occupations within the historic centre are being observed, with contact made to their owners to encourage them to strengthen their security measures. In instances where the owners cannot be identified, the City Council will take proactive steps to fortify these properties by securing them to prevent occupations like those we have encountered, which have instilled insecurity among our residents.” This action is conducted within the parameters of preserving the historic centre, in line with protective measures designed to safeguard properties of historical significance and enhance the safety and peace of our neighbours.
Another potential measure, pending approval from the Government Subdelegation, includes the installation of security cameras in select town squares, in addition to bolstering the security presence in collaboration with the Canarian Police. Moreover, in the upcoming months, the City Council plans to recruit ten new Local Police officers and will advertise an additional seven positions for the following year, aiming to enhance police visibility within our municipality.
“La Orotava has consistently been a secure municipality, and we will persist in our efforts to work alongside the security forces to maintain that status, which remains one of our top priorities,” concluded Mayor Francisco Linares.
