Officials attribute the remarkable success to a meticulously planned and coordinated security operation. In a statement, the Mossos d’Esquadra highlighted the joint efforts of multiple bodies. The Catalan police force worked in close collaboration with Barcelona’s Guàrdia Urbana, the municipal police from neighbouring L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, MWC organisers, officials from the Fira de Barcelona, and Turisme de Barcelona.
“The joint and coordinated work carried out by all police forces… has contributed to maintaining the safety of attendees and the smooth running of the event,” the police statement noted.
To streamline reporting for international visitors, the Mossos established two temporary complaint offices: one at the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport and another directly within the Fira Gran Via complex. Furthermore, they made a 24-hour telephone assistance line available to ensure swift handling of any incidents.
Police Showcase New Technology
In a fitting move for a technology congress, the Catalan police also used the MWC as a platform to showcase their own technological advancements. The Mossos presented their new Police Coordination Room, described as “an advanced space designed to provide a more effective, agile, and technological response to the new security and emergency challenges facing the country.”
They also exhibited the Kuppel system, an integrated solution for detecting and selectively neutralising drones that might illegally interfere with operations at an airport. This police presence as exhibitors, alongside companies debuting everything from new minimalist phones to advanced AI, underscored the increasingly technological nature of modern policing.
The successful security operation and significant crime reduction reinforce Barcelona’s capacity to safely host major international events. This provides a positive outcome for an event that remains a cornerstone of the city’s economy and global profile.
