Chorizos with Pamela and the bilingual scavengers

If the habitat of scavengers is human density, the capital of Malaga is this month and At the peak of the wave of visitors from land, sea and air this week of the fair. The Mangantes guild is very familiar with the festive calendar, including the arrival schedule of the large cruise ships that land thousands of tourists in a matter of hours. They know this well at the Central Police Station. National Policewhere researchers face the daunting task of keeping looters away year-round. A chief inspector tells La Opinion about a problem with “several fronts”. It provides: pickpockets They scan train and bus stations, busy hotel receptions at check-in, shopping malls, beaches and of course the busiest areas of the Historic Center. Plaza de la Marina, Calle Larios, Plaza de la Constitución, Calle Granada, the entire perimeter of the Cathedral, Alcazabilla, Plaza de la Merced, Gibralfaro, Paseo del Parque, Muelle Uno or on an EMT bus full of passengers. A very broad field of action that forces the chorizos to create specific techniques for each situation and activate specific devices that they coordinate with the National Police with the Local Police. Inspector confirms current presence on the streets. Organized women’s groups of Bulgarian and Romanian origin, whose activities reach this newspaper through the tourism and accommodation sector.

very talented, They usually move in pairs and in clothes that adapt to the touristic environment. dress elegant, with sunglasses and even pamelas, wide-brimmed hats that help them hide their faces with magnificence. They act alone on the street, taking advantage of any oversight or partners, while one distracts the victim under any pretext (watch out for a loving hug), while the other seizes some belongings. They also dare in stores, including at franchises. As reflected in one of the images illustrating the article, while a customer is browsing through the clothing, a pickpocket grabs a dress that he uses as a crutch to distract and conceal the moment he puts his hand in the victim’s bag. On the street, this crutch can be any garment, a fan, a tourist map or a bar menu.

Male pickpockets bet more on melee. One common method is Ronaldinho, where they approach the victim by simulating a soccer dribbling and exploit contact and their confusion to steal an item. Also, watch out for the stain. The robbers throw a product at the victims and offer their help to clean up the mess. At the Central Police Station they say a man of South American descent used this trick very often in the Gibralfaro area. Agents highlight his kindness and ability to speak English during his dealings with his victims. This method has also been detected in the lower part of Guadalmedina.

Manuel wrote to this newspaper a few days ago to report: Two men attacked him and his friend on the Misericordia bridge on their way to the train station. bird with suitcases and a backpack: “They sprinkled food on our backs like bird droppings, but at that moment of confusion, they threw it at us to steal it.” manual says They could not file a complaint because of the risk of missing the train, a factor that they know is working in their favour, and that tourists use a lot when they are in a hurry. Cocktail bars and nightclubs are also not exempt from this scourge, although they seem to be less frequent lately, according to the police officer.

In every situation, Police warn that ideal conditions for such crimes are provided during the Fair.because the density of people is permanent both on the street and in the entertainment facilities. Beware of domestic robbers as well, although they may have a preference for supermarkets, perfumeries, opticians or pharmacies, according to chief investigators.