Vox councillor in Murcia reported for carrying illegal pepper spray
The National Police reported an elected official from Vox in Murcia after seizing a personal defence device containing tear gas, which lacks the required administrative authorisation.
Vox councillor in Murcia reported for carrying illegal pepper spray
Officers from the National Police reported a councillor from the Vox municipal group at the Murcia City Council after seizing a canister of tear gas, commonly known as pepper spray, during a routine operation. The possession of such items is prohibited without the corresponding administrative licence.
According to the sources consulted, the facts occurred when the elected official was carrying the personal defence device with him. The officers verified that he lacked the documentation required for its legal possession, and therefore proceeded to file the corresponding administrative report.
Pepper spray is classified as a personal defence weapon under current regulations. Its acquisition and carrying require prior authorisation from the Government Delegation, which only grants it in cases of special vulnerability or demonstrable risk. Possession without permission constitutes a serious breach typified in the Citizens' Security Act.
The far-right party has not issued an official statement about the incident. The case has generated debate in the local political arena, given that the group itself had repeatedly defended a tough stance against irregular immigration.
Source: La Opinión de Murcia
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