The mayor of Bilbao has indicated that due to the large police deployment, there are more detainees than ever at the Aste Nagusia festivities in Bilbao.
The mayor of Bilbao, Juan Mari Aburto, has positively assessed the Aste Nagusia festivities in Bilbao, as the festive atmosphere “is the great protagonist”. This was mentioned in the interview on Boulevard de Radio Euskadi on Friday.
Attacks, robberies and robberies are also present, as is usual during these kinds of celebrations with a large influx of people, but while for people who have been victims of a crime “it’s not so positive”, Aburto has said it prevails has. the festive atmosphere and the desire to have fun.
The number of detainees has increased by almost 50% compared to last year; “There are more detainees than ever,” says Aburto. However, the mayor has emphasized that this is not due to the increase in crime, but rather to the heavy deployment of police and security resources.
Asked about Bilboko Konpartsak’s complaint about police abuse, Aburto made it clear that “it is too delicate a subject to play for policemen and thieves” and has ensured that police presence on the streets has increased because “the citizens demand it”.
“The city council has made an effort to increase the workforce to a number we have never had before because it is one of the top concerns of citizens,” says Aburto. A total of 900 municipal officers are working to ensure people’s safety.
Regarding the 3% increase in city taxes for next year, Aburto said the city council has been forced to raise rates after three years of a freeze because maintaining high-quality public services is “a very important expense.” “We have made great efforts to continue to provide the same services, and even more, with the same budget, but after three years it is necessary to expand them,” adds the mayor.
Source: EITB
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