The Catalonia police force have issued the following information :
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Welcome to Catalonia,
Catalonia
is a country that enjoys one of the lowest crime rate levels in €pe.
Nevertheless, the police of the Government of Catalonia, the Mossos
d´Esquadra, who are responsible for protecting citizens and traffic
control in part of Catalonia, would like to offer you some advice to
make your stay with us more agreeable and safe. |
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IN THE HOTEL
Always keep your baggage in full view when arriving at or leaving
your hotel especially if you travel by coach.
When you leave your room, close the windows and lock the door.
Use the safety deposit boxes available in the hotel to store your valuables
and only take them out when they are to be used.
Always leave the key to the room at the hotel reception desk. |
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ON THE BEACH
Do
not take any valuables to the beach with you; take only the amount of
money you will need.
Keep your
personal possessions in view while bathing. |
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IN THE STREET
OR MARKETPLACE
Always
carry identification papers.
Carry handbags
and photographic equipment crossed in front of your body.
Carry wallets
in inside pockets, in handbags, or in zip-closed waist wallets.
Do not carry
more money than necessary; do not flash your money when making a payment,
and do not join in any street games where you have to make bets, they
are a fraud.
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IN
YOUR VEHICLE
Always
lock your vehicle no matter how short your absence could be.
When driving
on the highway or motorway, do not stop in unauthorised areas and take
precautions if another vehicle signals you to stop or pull over.
Always try to
use parking areas with surveillance.
Do not leave
any valuables, credit cards or important documents in full view inside
your vehicle. |
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WHEN
OUT AT NIGHT
Always
carry identification* and a card with the address of the hotel where you
are staying.
Do not spend
the night in public places or on the beach. |
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IN
THE EVENT THAT YOU ARE A VICTIM OF A CRIME
Memorise
as many details as possible, do not touch anything, notify the Mossos
d´Esquadra and follow their instructions.
When reporting
a crime, present a personal identification document and, if possible,
proof of purchase of the stolen objects. |
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IMPORTANT
: False reporting of a crime is penalised by the laws of the State.
Whenever
you need the services of the police or when you need information for reporting
a crime, call 088 (Police) or 112 (Emergencies).
We are at your service 24 hours a day. |
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