The figure of 1,232 sharp objects seized on public roads in Barcelona was reached by the end of August 2025. This significant increase is attributed to the intensification of Operation Ferro, a security plan designed to combat the possession of bladed weapons. The corps' Chief Superintendent, Josep Jordi Guerrero Nievas, presented the data.
“"It could be that our operation has brought more bladed weapons to light because we are dedicating more attention, more means, and ultimately, more resources. The more you look, the more you find."
Despite the increase, Guerrero Nievas clarified that the rise does not necessarily reflect an increase in possession by the public, but rather greater operational efficiency. He also pointed out the importance of considering other factors, such as the number of detected injuries, which “are remaining stable in percentage terms.”
The superintendent explained that the operation's success is due to it being “more organized.” Initially, the Urban Guard obtained information directly from the territory and its ten territorial units to detect hotspots. Once these areas were identified, Operation Ferro was expanded and focused to achieve concrete results, working jointly with the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan Police) in Operation Daga.
