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Turís Brings Forward Security Board To Rein In Citizen Patrols After Calm Weekend

Authorities cite lower crime figures to underscore that policing rests with state forces.

Overview

  • Mayor Francisco Ricau met today with subdelegate José Vicente Rodríguez Jurado to coordinate the response and asked organizers to halt the neighbor patrols, warning they could attract extremist groups.
  • The Junta Local de Seguridad was advanced to today to define measures aimed at preventing new self‑organized patrols and ensuring normal coexistence.
  • The Guardia Civil’s citizen security unit mounted extra patrols on Wednesday and Thursday nights, but authorities reported quiet nights over the weekend with no incidents.
  • Officials stated that recorded crime in Turís is similar to or below last year’s levels and urged residents to report offenses rather than take policing into their own hands.
  • Valencia provincial president Vicent Mompó called for more resources and tougher laws, saying it should not be normal for neighbors to patrol the streets.