The Irun Local Police and the Ertzaintza have launched a special security operation for the San Pedro and San Marcial festivities, collaborating to guarantee an incident-free event. Both police forces will work together in the coming weeks to ensure the Sanmarciales proceed without any issues.

This operation began a few days ago, coinciding with the initial concerts, and will be intensified again this weekend, becoming continuous from June 23rd onwards. Mayor Cristina Laborda stated on Wednesday that this action plan "has yielded good results in previous years" and considered it essential to "explain how it works." Alongside council members Iñigo Bergés (Security and Coexistence) and Nuria Alzaga (Citizen Impulse), police commanders, and representatives from the hospitality and neighborhood sectors, the mayor encouraged "all citizens" to enjoy the festivities "with coexistence and respect".

Council member Bergés highlighted the "very important planning work" required for the start of the festival program by the Local Police. Traffic unit tasks include "street closures, establishing routes, barriers, and parking reservations." The ordinance unit, meanwhile, focuses on "event organization and control," in collaboration with the Emergency technician, who "supervises all street events to ensure they occur under safe conditions." This is complemented by "coordination with Civil Protection".

Furthermore, "the fundamental pillar" is "citizen security," where "coordinated work with the Ertzaintza" takes place, resulting in "joint patrols and continuous collaboration." Both forces will hold daily operational meetings.

Sub-officer Fran Ortiz of the Local Police explained that the work is divided into "two lines: predictable and unpredictable activities." The first requires an "integration effort" to reconcile the event schedule with the city's daily rhythm. In the second, coordination with the Ertzaintza is crucial for "assessing all risks".

Sub-officer Ismael Alagón specified that the objective is to have "five patrols every day in the mornings, and another in the afternoons. At night, we will try to guarantee four patrols, and on weekends" the number "will increase up to six." The major events planned "will lead to an increased need for police personnel." On San Marcial day, the most crowded of the festivities, the Local Police will deploy "thirty-six officers in the morning, thirty-six in the afternoon, and seventeen at night." On that day, added Andoni Urdangarin, head of the Irun Ertzainetxea, "we will deploy an advanced operational command post, on the ground. This will strengthen our response capacity and improve team coordination".

"During these festive days, we will ensure citizen security and reinforce prevention efforts, with special attention to preventing sexual freedom offenses," emphasized Urdangarin. Regarding the latter, he stressed that "safe environments" will be promoted in collaboration with local police forces not only from Irun but also from neighboring towns.

This work is part of the 'Return Home' campaign, an operation involving coordination with other police forces that enhances surveillance and control during the times people return home, with particular attention to usual routes, aiming to prevent sexual freedom offenses.

From the hospitality sector, José Mª González appealed for "perfect understanding" from everyone, including citizens, so that "the festivities are joyful for all." Enrique Aizpiolea, president of the Federation of Neighborhood Associations of Irun, echoed this by requesting "respect, respect, and respect" to "have good festivities." He also expressed gratitude for "the great work" of all those involved in ensuring these weeks pass without incident: "we trust you, and that everything will turn out perfectly".

"This month requires hard work": this is a reality voiced by Local Police sub-officer Ismael Alagón, which, although taken for granted, deserves recognition. June is the most intense month of the year in terms of workload for the Local Police. For the city to vibrate with the rhythm of the festivities, it requires "many months of prior work" and, once the dates arrive, "an enormous effort from the staff," highlighted sub-officer Fran Ortiz. "Some people even double their shifts".

"We must, yes or yes, guarantee citizen security, and also provide coverage for the large number of events that will take place until July 1st," added Ismael Alagón. He expressed confidence that "we will achieve it," largely thanks to the staff's "good disposition." The sub-officer highlighted the "great effort" of many officers who invest their "free hours" to ensure coverage for all events.

Both the mayor and the Security council member also expressed their gratitude for the "great effort" of the Local Police officers.