Marbella activates the Emergency Plan due to the large influx of people with drones and video surveillance

Marbella/The Marbella City Council will activate the Municipal Emergency Plan this coming Thursday, April 17, due to the days of highest influx of Holy Week, which will include the reinforcement of personnel and technological support with drones and surveillance cameras at key points.

The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, chaired a coordination meeting this Wednesday between the National Police, Local Police, Civil Protection, and Firefighters and highlighted that the goal is to "achieve the highest levels of security and ensure the smooth progress of the celebrations, paying special attention to the particularities of places like the Old Town or the procession routes".

The operation will continue until next Sunday, as detailed by the mayor, who noted that these are the days "when the highest concentration of people is expected". She also emphasized the "great additional effort" that all the professionals involved will make and noted that "we want residents and visitors to enjoy with peace of mind knowing that there is a great team of professionals looking after their well-being".

Muñoz indicated that the surveillance camera system, installed at key points, and five Local Police drones, whose images will be transmitted in real time directly to the control room (CECOP), will be used.

"This center will play a crucial role, allowing direct and instantaneous communication with the agents deployed on the ground", noted the mayor, who valued that "this will facilitate the rapid identification of potential conflict points, the management of crowds or immediate intervention in any incident that may arise during the processions or at times of high public concentration".