robberies in the countryside they have Reduced by up to 56% along last seven years. From 465 to 201 between 2016 and 2022. The data emerged after the meeting of the Government sub-delegation in Alicante. Carlos SánchezAccompanied by the Colonel Chief of the Alicante Civil Guard Command, José Hernández Mosquemet with different agricultural associations this morning to inform them about different actions. strengthening security on the field. Additionally, Civil Guard agents provided: professionals in the agricultural sector a series safety recommendations Preventing possible crimes that may affect production. These meetings It is held regularly and periodically throughout the year. and they are concentrated on the dates when the sector is most fragile.
Sub-delegate emphasized “The great work carried out by the Civil Guard Thanks to the work carried out by the Police Department, especially in preventing and enlightening thefts in the agricultural sector, rock teams”, a special unit responsible for investigating robberies in the countryside.
From the end of the summer season until the end of the year, farmers in the province of Alicante collect a large share of the production of various important crops in the region. carob, almonds, pomegranates, olives, grapes and citrus fruitsThe second one is the one whose production continues throughout the year.
The president of the Alicante Young Farmers Association (Asaja) attended the meeting on behalf of the farmers. José Vicente Andreu and technical secretary Ramón Espinosa; by League of Llauradors Alberto Travel; Riegos de Levante MD del Segura, President of the Society of Irrigation Experts, José Antonio Andujar; Director of the Regulatory Council on the origin of the Vinalopó Valley Grape Beatriz Rocamora; and president of the Oil Factories Association of the Province of Alicante Olis d’Alacant, Joaquín José Sempere.
Within the framework of the “Plan against theft in agricultural and livestock farms”, the Civil Guard has been actively working all year round since 2011 to intervene in crimes committed in the countryside. In July 2013 the Alicante Civil Guard implemented Rock Teams in the province as a specialized unit against rural robberies. Three teams were formed to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers in the region; AlmoradiThe area from Albatera to Pilar de la Horadada includes the regions of Vega Baja and Vinalopó. CalpeIt continues its activities in Alta and Marina Baixa Marinas, and the third one is ibifor the inner regions of the province.
The Sub-Delegation noted that the trust that Roca Teams have built with professionals from both sectors is largely thanks to these regularly held meetings. managed to significantly reduce crime affecting the industry. During meetings, representatives gather relevant information to conduct some of the required field work. identify critical points. Additionally, agencies provide manufacturers with safety recommendations based on the unique characteristics of each region or time of year.
Preventive work
In addition to these meetings, preventive workCivil Guard Performs daily surveillance on crops, warehouses and marketing areasinspecting product shipments and registering a complaint, carry out the investigation Find the perpetrators and recover as much of the stolen product as possible.
One of the control tools that helps Security Forces verify the legality of inspected shipments and locate product in case of theft. Data (Agricultural Support and Traceability Certificate)A mandatory document that must accompany the transportation of agricultural products from their origin in the agricultural enterprise to their destination, guaranteeing product traceability. Traceability allows the route followed by the product to be known, thus identifying the manufacturer and locating the batch quickly.
Calp Rock Team is currently completing the project Operation “Trace 7””The trial started last June, in which the authors were accused of falsifying documents and purchasing citrus fruits of illegal origin. As a result of examining 700 data tangerine and orange harvest seasonCivil Guard agents detected 8,062 kilograms of oranges obtained illegally by traders.
Each season, farmers’ concerns focus on one of the species, depending on the factors affecting the crop. In this case, the farmers’ perception is this:The greatest fragility is in olivesBecause the decrease in yield increased the price of the product considerably. But the truth is Recorded thefts are mostly theft of tools and equipmentand not the product.
Ten commandments of security measures
Civil Guards prepared a preparation ten commandments of security measures to prevent theft in rural areas.
one. partnership A dialogue between the Civil Guard and professionals in the sector is essential, who are encouraged to report any incident.
2. If you observe suspicious people or vehicles, report them write data (record, physical description, etc.) and communicate them.
3. Change routines often Work should be carried out at least once a week in order not to give clues to the culprits of the habits on the farm.
4. Collect from outside pull it inward and keep the collected product unattended for as short a time as possible.
5. To the extent possible, provide safe places to store material and establish some kind of surveillance system. When you leave, do not leave anything of value in sight.
6. Check regularly window bars and door locks. It is recommended to install perimeter fences around the farm.
7. Examine valuable items, Write and record the numbering and take photos of the machines, as this data is necessary for the investigation. If you don’t have the serial number, mark them to identify them.
8. Protect yourself in a safe place in case of a crime and Do not confront intruders. Call 062 and don’t touch anything.
9. Do the installation Alertcorps app on mobile. In case of an alarm, the location will be sent to the nearest operations center. The Civil Guard emphasizes that this is very useful and they will assist you quickly.
10. La Benemérita insists it’s very important report. The information collected in the complaint enables the investigation of the committed act and the prevention of new crimes.
Source: Informacion
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