The National Police have arrested six people following a failed attempt to rob a cash collection van at the La Ballena Shopping Centre in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The incident, which occurred yesterday, Sunday, prompted an intense police response, including the use of firearms to ensure officers' safety.
According to the Canary Islands' Superior Police Headquarters, the incident unfolded around 11:00am when the authorities received an alert about a vehicle suspiciously following a cash collection van.
Several police patrols were dispatched to the location, where they identified the suspect vehicle, confirming that its number plate had been altered.
Upon noticing the presence of the police, the suspects attempted to flee, leading to a pursuit that ended with them forcibly entering a residence in the La Paterna neighbourhood of the city.
In response, officers activated ‘Operation Cage’ to contain the suspects, during which they had to discharge their firearms for self-defence while attempting to intercept the suspects.
The National Police ultimately apprehended six people on charges of attempted violent robbery, attempted homicide, document forgery, assault, and concealment of a crime.
Several specialised police units, including GAC, GOES, UPR, and Special Units, participated in the operation. The Provincial Judicial Police Brigade has taken over the ongoing investigation into the case.
