Overview

• A Mass at the Virgen Grande church opened the homage before a formal act at the Círculo de Recreo that closed with the national and National Police anthems and a reception.
• Senior attendees included regional police chief María del Carmen Martínez Ruiz, Cantabria minister Isabel Urrutia, government delegate Pedro Casares, and Mayor Javier López Estrada, with representatives of the Guardia Civil, Policía Local, and Army present.
• Casares reported a 6.4% decline in crime during the first half of the year and credited coordination with the Policía Local for Torrelavega’s sense of safety.
• Local commissioner Fernando Chemelal said nearly all suspects in recent clan-related shootings have been detained and highlighted notable decreases in the most serious offenses.
• Honors included the Cruz al Mérito Policial with white distinction for three officers and civic recognitions for several citizens and local collaborators.