SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 28th of March (EUROPA PRESS) –
Over the Easter period, the Cabildo of Tenerife and Canarian Police have bolstered security measures in the island’s natural spaces through coordinated operations and patrols with forestry agents. This was announced by the Minister of Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security, and Emergencies, Blanca Pérez, who inspected the operations set up across various areas of the island, notably in the Teide National Park and the Teno Rural Park, with the participation of Local Police officers as well.
The primary focus of these joint patrols and mixed operations, sometimes undercover, is to ensure the safety of visitors and users exploring roads, trails, and paths within the island’s natural spaces. Additionally, it aims to enhance monitoring of roads and access to protected areas, ensuring compliance with established signs and restrictions in each environment. Furthermore, there is a readiness to penalize any illicit behaviours, such as using bicycles, motorcycles, or quads on roads, trails, and paths, all of which could endanger individuals or cause significant environmental harm to the soil and flora due to erosion.
For the Cabildo, collaborating with the Canarian Police is a pivotal commitment, aiming to increase security and personnel control in Tenerife’s natural spaces. This effort involves engaging all relevant law enforcement agencies, including the Civil Guard, forestry agents, and Local Police from municipalities like La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, La Laguna, and Buenavista in the North.
The main objective of this initiative is to foster cooperation and coordination among different administrative bodies, setting up specialized mobile units for safeguarding natural heritage, particularly in areas facing intense pressure. Through this approach, individuals engaging in uncivil behaviour, disregarding territorial regulations and natural values, can be appropriately sanctioned.
