Wherever racial tensions are occurring, the security forces are on maximum alert. It is becoming increasingly evident that clashes have not solely been due to street crimes like mugging. In Son Gotleu, these were the pretext for attacks on young Algerians and the moves to drive them out of the neighbourhood.
Control of the local drugs trade is as much a reason as any. This appears to be the case in Son Oliva, where there was a violent confrontation on Thursday night.
The incident that took place around 11pm centred on one particular bar where there has been trouble in the past; it has a reputation for the sale of drugs.
A group of Africans clashed with others, mostly gypsies. By the time the police arrived they had fled the scene. No arrests have as yet been made.
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Let them get on with it, if it ever becomes serious we will soon know as bodies will start piling up in the street.
Charles Dalrymple-ChumleyDon’t blame the police. The fault lies with lenient “progressive” judges and the justice system itself. Spain needs someone like Bukele to even have a chance at solving the problem.
Watched the video. Handbags at dawn. Not a punch thrown, just a couple of plastic bits of furniture. I've seen tougher people in a primary school playground.
Friday, I was in an eaterie on the immediate outskirts of Palma central when three men walked in. All muscle, fake Cartier shades and bags, full arm and leg tattoos, shaved heads, wife beater tops, attitude and swagger. This trio clearly didn't work in the local Post Office or a branch of Sabadell. One shouldn't jump to assumptions but it was pretty clear these three were in a different circle to the other diners and they stood out. They're not people you want to be around. If the police don't get an immediate and strong grip the criminal drug trade will move in big time as pickings with tourists are rich and perpetual.