Palma Unveils €3 Million Security Plan for Ballermann to Curb Party Excesses

Set to launch April 17, the initiative includes 24-hour police patrols, advanced surveillance, and stricter measures to restore order in the Playa de Palma area.

• The city of Palma has allocated €3 million from tourist tax revenue to fund a comprehensive security overhaul in the Ballermann area.
• Key measures include a 24-hour police presence with 270 officers, enhanced by drones, surveillance cameras, and new police vehicles.
• The plan targets illegal street trade, public drinking, and other disturbances, aiming to improve safety and public order.
• Advanced surveillance technologies like drones and cameras have already been installed in high-traffic areas such as Schinkenstraße.
• Mayor Jaime Martínez emphasized the dual goal of improving safety for residents and tourists while rehabilitating Playa de Palma's reputation.

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