Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Josep Lluís Trapero reported that Catalunya registered the highest crime figures last year in the last fifteen years.
• Despite being a relatively safe country, Trapero acknowledged an increase in gender violence, marijuana trafficking, cybercrime, and multiple reoffending.
• Drug trafficking is one of the most relevant crimes, with an annual movement of 800 billion euros globally.
• Catalunya has gone from being just a link in the chain of marijuana trafficking to a significant production center.
• Recent crimes that have signs of mafia competitions have occurred in Catalunya.
• Police corruption has also been highlighted, particularly in relation to the theft and resale of seized marijuana.
• The increasing number of crimes in Catalunya is a call to improve the effectiveness of the police force.
• All crimes must be pursued, but some, particularly violent and lethal, should be addressed as a priority.

Conclusion: The report highlights the need for major steps to confront the rising criminality in Catalunya, particularly drug trafficking and police corruption. Public safety should be paramount, entrusting the police forces with a priority mission.

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