During a press conference at the Les Corts Police Station, police officials argued that current legislation is insufficient to deter criminals. According to the force, the possession of a firearm should automatically carry a prison sentence, a measure they consider essential to address the growing complexity of criminality.
In addition to legal reforms, the force has announced a reinforcement of its street presence with the incorporation of 1,500 new officers annually. The strategy focuses on improving police intelligence and criminal analysis to act more precisely in crime prevention, especially regarding organized crime and drug trafficking.
“"The police need these tools to work more and better. This does not mean that these changes must be slow; crime is not slow in its adaptation."
Data provided by the Mossos d'Esquadra indicates that 65 incidents involving real firearms have been recorded, seven of which resulted in fatalities. The force noted that marijuana cultivation and its link to organized crime are key factors requiring a deep social debate to curb the current escalation of violence.
