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THERE will be a larger police presence than usual in Las Galletas over the next few weeks, and motorists can expect more stop-and-search procedures.
After numerous complaints from neighbours and trade associations of the town, law-enforcement agencies will be much more visible this month.

Arona Local Police and the Guardia Civil have already confirmed that they will step up the “traffic controls” on the roads there.
These checkpoints will be targeting drug possessions and, worryingly, possession of firearms. They will also be stepping up checks on drivers they believe are behind the wheel without a valid driving licence.

The police will be assisted by the Guardia Civil of Las Americas and Granadilla de Abona, along with plain-clothes officers.
Arona Local Police have the power, literally, to close the entrances to Las Galletas, which allows them to identify people who “interest” them.
These measures were agreed at the last meeting of the Local Security Board.

According to Guardia Civil sources, these services, which will continue until the end of the month, are designed to flush out those who are causing long-term problems in the area.
This is the first in what will be a summer blitz of so called hot-spots. It’s understood that San Miguel, Amarilla Golf and Golf del Sur will face similar “controls”.