National Police resolves 646 offences in Palencia with 8.2% increase
The National Police in Palencia has increased the resolution of criminal offences by 8.2% in the last six months, resolving 646 cases. The police station highlights operations against homophobic attacks and labour exploitation.
National Police increases crime resolution in Palencia
The National Police has resolved 646 criminal offences in Palencia during the last six months, an increase of 8.2% compared to the previous period, according to information provided by cadenaser.com at a commemorative event for Guardian Angels Day held on Thursday. The Government's sub-delegate Eduardo Santiago and provincial police commissioner Montserrat Marín presented these results as a reflection of police work in the province.
Among the cases resolved, 140 thefts stand out as having been cleared up, representing an increase of 17.6% compared to the previous six months. Vehicle thefts fell from ten to four cases, whilst sexual offences fell from fifteen to twelve, a 20% decrease.
Santiago emphasised two operations of particular significance. The first was the investigation into homophobic attacks recorded in September 2025, which concluded with the arrest of the alleged perpetrators following months of work by the Provincial Information Brigade. The second was the operation by the Provincial Immigration Brigade that freed twelve people who were victims of labour exploitation in workshops located in Aguilar de Campoo and Ampudia.
The police force in Palencia has been recently reinforced. In addition to approximately 193 officers on active duty in June, fifteen new police officers were added in summer, improving staffing levels at the Palencia police station.
Montserrat Marín, who returned to Palencia in March to resume the position of police commissioner, stated that currently "one offence in two" is being resolved and expressed her aim to increase public confidence in the force. She identified minor thefts, minor injuries and offences against vulnerable groups as main concerns, alerting particularly to fraud targeting elderly people both in their homes and through digital means.
The police commissioner included cybercrime among the main current challenges for the National Police. She also highlighted the work of specialised units such as the UFAM, dedicated to women and minors, and reaffirmed the police commitment to public safety in the province.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)