The Canary Islands Police Force has arrested a 40-year-old man in the municipality of Arona following a family argument that escalated into violence. During the process of identifying the individuals involved in the dispute, the arrested man assaulted one of the officers, leading to his immediate arrest for attacking authority.
When verifying the detainee’s identification data, the officers discovered that there was a warrant for his arrest and appearance issued by the San Cristóbal de La Laguna Instruction Court.
Arrests
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On June 18th, the Canary Islands Police also arrested a 35-year-old man outside his home in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The detainee was wanted for an alleged offence against public finance, as per the Instruction Court No. 2 of La Orotava.
In the case of the Arona arrest, the situation began as a routine intervention to mediate in a family dispute. However, the assault on one of the officers led to an escalation that ended with the arrest of the assailant. This incident highlights the importance of the procedures and security protocols that officers must follow in all interventions, regardless of the initial nature of the incident.
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In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the arrest was the result of a planned operation based on the court’s warrant for search, arrest, and appearance. The officers waited for the right moment to carry out the arrest safely and efficiently, minimizing the risk for all involved.
