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Menorca Hosts Guardia Civil’s Virgen del Pilar Ceremony as Storm ‘Alice’ Tests the Islands

Leaders used the occasion to stress urgent staffing needs in the Balearic posts.

Overview

  • The main event in Fornells drew about one thousand people and was presided over by Coronel Jefe Alejandro Hernández.
  • Storm ‘Alice’ forced redeployments and travel disruptions, and the Delegado de Gobierno missed the ceremony due to emergency coordination that included Inunbal activations and Mallorca’s first Es-Alert.
  • Sixteen agents received decorations, public and private partners were recognized, veterans took a ceremonial farewell, and a tribute honored fallen officers including Diego Salvà.
  • A parade featured specialist units such as Seprona, Tráfico, GEDEX, GREIM, GEAS, the Maritime Service, USECIC, the Canine Service, the Fiscal Service, and an aerial display by the Guardia Civil helicopter.
  • Separate observances were held in Mallorca towns including Felanitx, Pont d’Inca, Inca, and Artà, with local masses and honors such as the Order of Merit for Marratxí’s local police chief.