The mayor of Yaiza, Óscar Noda, points out that “given the increase in the floating population in Yaiza, specifically in the tourist town of Playa Blanca, where the demographic contingent has increased considerably in recent times, it is necessary to intensify the presence of the Civil Guard agents”.
Noda explains that “the security of the island lies in the Civil Guard, since the National Police has its headquarters in Arrecife, and although the collaboration between both organizations is close, and very good relations are maintained with the Local Police of Yaiza, the typology of crimes varies, also the frequency", so he calls on the Government Delegation in the Canary Islands "to increase the number of places destined to preserve and guarantee the normal and necessary tranquility of the residents”.
The mayor of Yaiza and candidate to revalidate the mayoralty for UPY, requests that the number of troops assigned to guarantee security in his municipality be increased. "The increase in the floating population, added to the consolidated residents, makes it advisable to adopt this measure," he points out.
"The de facto population is different from the de jure population, since there are many people who, not being officially registered in the population census of Yaiza, reside temporarily or permanently in the area, which means an added effort for a local administration in terms of services, but above all in security," Noda points out.
Óscar Noda expresses that “after the parenthesis of the pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of visitors, something that is very good for the economy of the islands, but that requires being prepared for what this increase in population means in terms of security, crime prevention, and a greater presence of agents serves as a deterrent for alleged criminals. This responsibility cannot fall solely on the shoulders of the Local Police, nor can it add more workload to the agents on duty of the Civil Guard of the Yaiza post, so it is a priority to have more agents and a better provision of means”.
“The Government Delegation must be aware of this fact and begin to guarantee the safety of our residents and tourists, for us it is important, because a safe destination is a reliable destination”, concludes the Mayor of Yaiza and UPY candidate Óscar Noda.
