The National Police, through its Private Security Group, has processed five proposed sanctions for irregularities in private security services in Ibiza, detected after an incident last June. The penalties amount to 600,000 euros for the offending companies and up to 100,000 euros for the users who hire them.
The investigation began after an unlicensed security guard was threatened by an intruder in the garden of a villa. Officers detected that two types of security services were operating at the site: one provided by an unauthorized company, employing unlicensed personnel, and another with licensed guards working autonomously, not linked to a registered company, which is also an infraction.
Details of penalties
The sanction proposals, in application of the Private Security Law, contemplate:
- 3 very serious violations: fines of 30,001 to 600,000 euros for the unauthorized company that provided personnel without authorization.
- 2 serious infractions: fines of 3,001 to 20,000 euros for licensed security guards operating without being part of a registered company.
- 2 penalties for unqualified personnel: fines from 6,001 to 30,000 euros.
In addition, users who hire irregular private security services could face fines of 20,001 to 100,000 euros for violating current regulations.
Warning to users
The National Police warns about the risks of using unauthorized security services: “These services are not only illegal, but also leave users unprotected in case of emergencies, since it is common for unlicensed personnel to leave the place in case of any incident”. On the other hand, hiring registered and licensed companies guarantees protection and legal security. Finally, homeowners and business owners in Ibiza are reminded that it is mandatory to hire only companies registered in the official registry and with qualified personnel according to the law.
