The police offensive, known as the Kanpai plan, has significantly reduced crime in Barcelona. According to data from the Local Security Board, robberies involving force have dropped by 19.8%, while thefts have decreased by 7.6%.
“"Criminals must know that we are going to make it harder for them."
Despite the positive trend in robberies, drug trafficking cases rose by 26.8% due to increased police activity, resulting in the dismantling of 165 sales points and the recovery of 57 drug flats, mostly in the Ciutat Vella district.
