Police, alongside utility technicians, conducted a major operation in Tarragona's Campclar district on Friday, uncovering 39 illegal electricity connections. This widespread fraud posed a high risk of fire and electrocution, leading to immediate power cuts for 30 homes.
Widespread Fraud and Safety Risks
The operation, focused on Llobregat River Square, involved officers from the Catalan police (Mossos d'Esquadra) and the National Police. Tarragona City Police also participated, supported by the Regional Operational Resources Area (ARRO) and the Drone Unit (UDRON).
Technicians from Endesa, EMATSA, and the Catalan Housing Agency collaborated in the inspections. They identified 84 individuals and examined 48 homes. Authorities found 23 fraudulent water connections, resulting in ten service disconnections. Additionally, eight of the inspected properties were illegally occupied.
The detected electricity fraud represented consumption equivalent to 140 legitimate homes. Many of these precarious connections forced immediate cuts due to the severe safety hazards.
Ongoing Efforts in Campclar
This operation follows earlier efforts in Campclar to improve security and living conditions. Weeks prior, police dismantled two drug dealing points in an occupied block near a school. Those previous actions also led to the recovery of two flats for social use. These ongoing interventions aim to ensure public safety and proper resource use in the district.
Future Measures and Expulsion Orders
To further enhance safety and community living, officers removed an abandoned motorcycle and several dismantled vehicle parts from public areas. Authorities will also install an anti-squatting door in one of the Catalan Housing Agency's social-use flats.
The National Police initiated four expulsion proceedings against individuals found to be in the country illegally. These actions highlight a continued focus on addressing illegal activities and improving urban environments in Tarragona.
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Originally published by El Caso (El Nacional). Read original article.
