Batch in arenal: women with cutter knives and rackets arrested!

Batch in arenal: women with cutter knives and rackets arrested!

On Friday evening there was an unprecedented mass brawl in Arenal, a popular holiday paradise for Germans in Mallorca. In this context, the Spanish police arrested two women who came from rival families. As the Nordsee-Zeitung , the incident was carried out about 200 meters from the beach and involved around 30 people, which of more Family members were supported.

The trigger for violence escalation remains unclear at the current time. One of the arrested attacked her with a cutter knife while the other picked up a baseball bat. This brutal argument led to injuries: one of the women suffered a slight cutting wound on the arm and had to go to the hospital, the second woman was treated outpatient after injuring her finger.

an increase in crime on the island

The incidents in arenal are not isolated. In view of a general trend, the crime rate on the Balearic Islands has increased steadily since 2023. According to a report by mallorca services an increase in crime is expected in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Balears recorded an increase of 4.5%. This raises questions about the security of the holiday region, which is a popular destination for many Germans.

A closer look at the statistics shows that the cities of Málaga and Zaragoza in particular are 11% and 8% among the leaders. In the Balearic Islands, the increase is recently due to various forms of crimes, including drug trafficking.

conclusion and outlook

The fight in Arenal not only throws a bad light on the families concerned, but also reflects a worrying development regarding safety in the Mallorca holiday paradise. While crime is increasing, the authorities attentively pursue developments to ensure the security of citizens and tourists. For travelers, the question remains: How safe is the vacation in Mallorca really? A topic that is worth keeping an eye on.

The incident shows that despite the beauty of the island there are also dark sides and the local population, as well as the holidaymakers, should be vigilant.