More than 220 people were identified in La Seu d'Urgell during a major police operation targeting repeat offenders on Friday, 15 May. The joint effort by Mossos d'Esquadra, National Police, Guardia Civil, and La Seu d'Urgell Local Police aimed to monitor individuals, prevent further crimes, and investigate involvement in new offences.
The operation, which started in the afternoon and continued into the early hours, identified 222 individuals who collectively had 161 prior offences. Notably, three of these individuals accounted for 70 of the total offences. Police also issued ten citations for drug possession and two for carrying prohibited weapons. Additionally, two people were cited for owning dangerous dog breeds, and two electric scooters were confiscated.
Officers also entered a music pub in the municipality where some of the repeat offenders were known to gather. The Mossos d'Esquadra deployed over 50 officers from various units, including the Citizen Security Unit (USC), Investigation Unit (UI), riot police (ARRO), Regional Traffic Area (ART), Administrative Police, and the Canine Unit.
National Police Actions
The National Police also played a significant role in the operation. They opened eleven cases related to immigration issues during their involvement. The extensive police presence aimed to disrupt criminal activity and gather intelligence on individuals with a history of offences.
Broader Operations in Tarragona
La Seu d'Urgell was not the only location visited by police on Friday. Mossos d'Esquadra officers also travelled to the Campclar neighbourhood in Tarragona to investigate cases of illegal occupation and fraudulent connections to the electricity grid. In Tarragona, 84 people were identified, and 48 homes were inspected. Of these, eight properties were found to be illegally occupied.
These coordinated operations show the ongoing efforts by Catalan and national police forces to address repeat offending and other criminal activities across Catalonia. Authorities continue to focus on areas with known issues, using multi-agency approaches to improve public safety and enforce regulations.
