317 Reports and 25 Arrests by the Regional Police on the Island Since February

Security Balance

The shock‑and‑reinforcement plan of the Autonomous Police deployed in Fuerteventura from February to September 2025 resulted in 317 administrative reports, 25 arrests and 41 requisitions, according to the balance presented at the island council by the Government of the Canary Islands. Most incidents were linked to drug consumption, fights and public order disturbances.

The operation mobilised two teams of twelve agents each (including a canine unit), carrying out actions in Puerto del Rosario, Pájara, La Oliva, Tuineje and Antigua.

• Pájara recorded the highest activity: 160 reports and 19 arrests, accounting for more than half of the island’s total.
• Antigua peaked in April with 65 reports.
• Puerto del Rosario saw a surge in July with 18 reports.
• Tuineje closed the period with 35 scattered reports over the months.

“The perception of safety has increased.”
Nieves Lady Barreto, Minister of Presidency, Public Administrations, Justice and Security

421 Additional Agents in the Canary Police Since 2023

Minister Barreto added that the current legislature should see the territorial deployment begin, including the opening of a permanent police station in Pájara and a continued presence on other non‑capital islands. 141 new CGPC officers are scheduled to enter the academy in October.

“We must be proud of the 421 new officers who have joined the Canary forces since 2023. They are now patrolling the municipalities. It is now up to the Ministry to update the Civil Guard and National Police rosters.” – Nieves Lady Barreto

President of the Fuerteventura Island Council Lola García thanked the swift response of Minister Barreto, noting that it reinforced the presence of the Canary Police and complemented the work of local police, the National Police and the Civil Guard. She emphasized that the State needs first‑hand, on‑the‑ground knowledge to allocate security resources, especially in areas with the highest population pressure.

Key figures:

• 317 administrative reports
• 25 arrests
• 41 requisitions
• 24 officers deployed (2 × 12), plus canine unit
• 421 new Canary Police officers added since 2023 (including 141 entering academy)