The National Police has proposed to sanction a security company in Ibiza for failing to comply with current legislation on private security during an event held last weekend in Sant Antoni de Portmany.
According to the police, the agents detected obvious irregularities in the surveillance service being provided at the site, where several individuals, dressed in black and with the logo of a company, were carrying out control and surveillance patrols.
No license or professional qualification
During the intervention, the agents identified three people who claimed to work for the company and explained that their work consisted of guarding closed booths to prevent theft. However, upon checking the documentation, the police found that neither the company nor the workers had the necessary licenses and accreditations to carry out private security work.
After examining all the documentation submitted, the investigation concluded that the company had provided private security services without authorization and hired unqualified personnel, which constitutes two very serious violations according to the Private Security Law.
Fines of up to 60,000 euros
The company has been proposed for sanction for both breaches, which could lead to fines of between 6,002 and 60,000 euros, in accordance with current regulations.
The National Police has reminded that only authorized companies can offer private security services and that security guards must be duly authorized by the Ministry of the Interior. It has also insisted on the importance of hiring qualified personnel to ensure security at public and private events, especially in places with large crowds of people.
