Three arrested in Valls for stealing pallets valued at 10,900 euros

A criminal group dedicated to stealing pallets in industrial parks has been dismantled in Valls. Three men were arrested this Wednesday at noon, accused of several robberies and thefts valued at nearly 11,000 euros.

The Mossos d'Esquadra acted on the Pla de Valls road, following an investigation that led them to a group of four individuals operating throughout Catalonia. The thefts affected regions such as Alt Camp, Conca de Barberà, Tarragonès, Baix Llobregat, and Alt and Baix Penedès.

Details of the arrest in Valls

Profile of the detainees and moment of capture

The arrested are 48, 58, and 59 years old. The arrest took place around two in the afternoon on the Pla de Valls road. The Mossos attribute to them two burglaries, one attempt, three thefts, and one more attempt.

Operation of the criminal group

The group, made up of four men, was dedicated to stealing pallets in industrial parks across various Catalan regions. The stolen or attempted-to-steal pallets are valued at nearly 10,900 euros, according to police sources.

Impact of the theft in the territory

Geographical scope of the thefts

The crimes were recorded in companies located in the industrial parks of Alt Camp, Conca de Barberà, Tarragonès, Baix Llobregat, and Alt and Baix Penedès. This dispersion shows an organized and itinerant criminal activity.

Economic value of the stolen pallets

The stolen pallets amount to an approximate value of 10,900 euros, a figure that highlights the economic impact these thefts cause to the affected companies.

Police response and investigation

Actions of the Mossos d'Esquadra

The Catalan police have deployed an investigation that has allowed them to identify and arrest three of the four members of the criminal group. Coordination among different units has been key to stopping this criminal activity.

Next steps and public information

The authorities keep the investigation open to locate the fourth implicated individual and to assess possible links to other similar crimes in the region. Official information is available for authorized media and institutions.

The reality is that the Pla de Valls road has been the scene of an operation that puts a stop to a series of thefts affecting nearby and not-so-nearby companies, but that hit everyone's pocket.

Source of the article: Editorial | ACN