Mallorca military patrols to run day and night

Mallorca’s southwest is set for military patrols by day and night from 16 to 20 November: troops will drive routes centred on Valldemossa, Mallorca. They will pass through Andratx, Puigpunyent, Banyalbufar and Calvià, among other municipalities. The Balearic Islands General Command says Lieutenant Boned will lead the unit, which belongs to the second company of the Filipinas battalion in the Palma 47 regiment.

The soldiers will contact local councils to tell them they are in the area and exchange information of shared interest. The military says this is an operation, not a training exercise or manoeuvre.

The Land Operational Command plans, runs and monitors such operations under the control of the Operations Command. The military says the patrols are intended to watch national territory, detect possible threats early and help it respond if a crisis develops.

Topics: Palma · Valldemossa · Andratx · Puigpunyent · Banyalbufar · Calvià

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com