The juvenile gangs of Villajoyosa are persistent, which has once again caused concern among certain residents of the municipality. In recent days, they have been observed engaging in fights, vandalising vehicles, and stealing, with some of the incidents involving knives.
Videos of these organisations, which were established by young individuals from the municipality, are currently being shared on social media. They exhibit their members engaging in fights that resemble genuine pitched battles and damaging vehicles.
The town’s residents have disclosed their experiences on social media platforms and have denounced the increasing insecurity that has invaded specific regions of the town.
In the past few days, a gang from La Vila and another from Benidorm have engaged in a confrontation. The video captures the dispute, in which a number of young people are observed striking another individual with punches and knees while they are on the ground.
Another of the most sensational videos is that of two other young people in what appears to be a struggle with a large knife in the Pati Fosc park, which is located just a few metres from the CEIP Mare Nostrum.
These groups have had a particularly severe impact on this neighbourhood, as they have been known to smash vehicle windows, empty fire extinguishers, hurl rocks at windows, and pull down shutters on businesses. This has caused fear among residents and shopkeepers.
The Villajoyosa Neighbourhood Group (GVV), a political party that was established by the merger of numerous neighbourhood groups, has spoken out and shared a series of recordings to condemn the situation.
Residents share their experiences and urge action in the posts.
“Enough of this selfless behaviour. I have been apprehensive about walking the dog since before the end of the year, as I arrive home from work at night. This town is a high-quality tourist attraction and is characterised by its stunning beauty. One resident laments, “The consequences of failure to act are always negative, even for good people.” “Nothing will occur until the death of an individual’s daughter or son,” observes another.
These incidents are in addition to the ongoing vehicle vandalism and another recent mass altercation. One video depicts a gang member jumping from the hood of one vehicle to the hood of another between parked cars.
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Robberies and score-settling have become prevalent in the municipal market. In recent months, there have been frequent conflicts between clans and gangs, and on Thursday, numerous pickpockets exploited the area’s activity.
The Villajoyosa Neighbourhood Group has urged the city council to take “urgent action to address this situation” and has sought a more effective and deterrent police presence within the market. In the interim, they strongly encourage residents to exercise utmost caution.
The situation has caused many residents to erupt, despite the fact that it is localised to specific areas of the town. Another user commented, “If the police fail to fulfil their obligations, it is incumbent upon us to take action.”
Nevertheless, a significant number of individuals have disseminated bigoted and xenophobic messages directed at the Muslim community and have linked juvenile delinquency to immigration.
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