Over 400 local police officers in Marbella will ensure safety during Holy Week

Over 400 local police officers from Marbella will ensure safety in the municipality during Holy Week, a security operation set up with the aim of ensuring the smooth progress of the processions and traffic control, as announced this Wednesday by the spokesperson of the force, Inspector Miguel Ángel Benítez.

This was made known by the officer after the meeting in which the special security operation for this holiday was organized, also involving the collaboration of the National Police, Civil Protection, and firefighters.

Benítez highlighted that “everything is coordinated in the command and control room, where we receive signals from the 360 surveillance cameras operating throughout the municipality.”

“The objectives of this plan include ensuring the smooth progress of the processions and the safety of residents and visitors, increasing surveillance in areas with numerous entertainment and hospitality establishments and high foot traffic to prevent potential incidents,” he emphasized.

In this regard, he referred to areas such as Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen, Puerto Banús, Plaza de la Libertad in San Pedro Alcántara, and Cabopino port, among others.

Furthermore, the local police spokesperson explained that “another purpose of the plan is to control traffic and pedestrian mobility, as the procession routes involve street closures and we aim to minimize the inconvenience to citizens as much as possible.”

Emergency Vehicles

Likewise, he added that two ambulances will be deployed in Marbella and another in San Pedro Alcántara during the procession of the Holy Images, with medical staff supported by Civil Protection.

“Both these emergency vehicles and those of the Local Police will be equipped with defibrillators in case of any cardiac anomalies,” he stressed.

Regarding the local officers, he specified that “they will cover morning, afternoon, and night shifts, the ordinary service, and at the same time, staff is reinforced to cover all the processional parades and the aforementioned vehicle control, for which we also request the cooperation of the citizens.”

In this last case, he noted that the website of the City Council and the social networks of the Marbella Local Police will provide information about the itinerary and schedules of all the processions and traffic disruptions.

Benítez has asked citizens “not to bring pedestrian mobility vehicles, such as scooters and bicycles, to the processions to avoid inconvenience due to the large influx of people, as well as to keep pets on a leash.” He also made a call for “responsible driving so that these festivities can proceed with total tranquility in every respect.”