Joint police operation in Badalona and Santa Coloma against criminal use of scooters

Local police, Mossos, and National Police identify 37 people and immobilize two personal mobility vehicles in a joint operation.

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Generic image of police emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt.

A joint police operation involving the Badalona Local Police, Santa Coloma de Gramenet Local Police, the Mossos d’Esquadra, and the National Police was conducted yesterday evening to enhance security on the borders between the two cities.

The primary objective of the operation was to prevent potential criminal acts, particularly violent robberies linked to the use of personal mobility vehicles (PMVs). During the operation in Badalona, 37 individuals were identified, and two PMVs were immobilized due to detected infractions. An administrative fine was also issued for disrespecting law enforcement officers.
These coordinated operations aim to increase police presence at connection points between municipalities, improve the capacity for prevention and detection of infractions, and act jointly in situations that may affect the safety and coexistence of all citizens.

"Coordination between the different police forces and neighboring municipalities is essential to be more effective in the fight against crime and uncivil acts."

Xavier Garcia Albiol · Mayor of Badalona

"Badalona has one of the most stringent regulations in the metropolitan area regarding personal mobility vehicles, with fines that can reach 600 euros, and one of our main objectives, which we are already achieving, is to prevent these vehicles from being used to commit crimes."

Xavier Garcia Albiol · Mayor of Badalona

"Operations like this demonstrate that regulations and police presence on the street must go hand in hand to guarantee safety and coexistence."

Xavier Garcia Albiol · Mayor of Badalona
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Badalona (04/09/2026)