With the holiday shopping season approaching, Florida Police Take special measures. Last November, for the third year in a row, it was launched Operation Safe Holidays. In Dolphin Mall. With innovations, such as implementing Command center mobileofficers Several arrests have already been madeincluding arrests Five Argentines allegedly stole goods In the shopping center.
On November 14, Sweetwater Police Department He announced the start of the operation. In an Instagram post, authorities identified this It will be valid until January 4, 2026. “Remember that The City of Sweetwater has zero tolerance when it comes to crime“So think twice,” the message says.
Dolphin MallA Shopping in Miami Among the busiest months, December will mark its 25th year of shopping Eid discountswhich requires a great deal of security.
In this scenario, agents They placed cones throughout the mall to direct traffic. As detailed NBC Miamiin the back a Common transportation area To reduce congestion. Turn it on Increase police presencewith More patrols and secret agentsIn addition to electric motorcycles.
this year Mobile command center implemented to Monitoring, operations and response. “It’s a Force multiplier “Because now we can command the resources and deliver them to the site with great capacity,” a police officer said in an interview. nbc.
The center allows you to clearly see drone images, surveillance cameras, and the location of customers on the property and surrounding areas.
SPD officers were recently arrested Five ArgentinesHe is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. According to information issued by nbc miami, The suspects, who will be friends, are scheduled to return to Argentina on Wednesday.
Police sources identified them as Diego Luis Chicato, 46 years old; Mauricio Ariel Aparo-Orlando, 49; Sebastian Luis Moya, 41; Juan Manuel Zuloaga Arenas, 49; and Juan Pablo Rua, 45 years old. They all face Charged with organizing a fraud and retail theft scheme.
Surveillance cameras showed that those involved entered a Burlington store, where They picked up the luggage and left without paying. Then they entered a store in Colombia where… They separated and hid the goods in the luggage. Accordingly, They used the same working method at the North Face store.
Two suspects allegedly held up a Tommy Hilfiger branch and were later found at a nearby bus station. Among your belongings They were carrying stolen merchandise valued at approximately $950.while The other suspects had more than $1,100 in stolen merchandise.
As part of the process designed to alleviate the crime problem during the busy shopping period, Crime dropped by 34% last yearAccording to Police Chief Sergio Diaz.
“This year we are also seeing a decline. “As I said before, a greater police presence during the holidays is what makes the difference.” nbc.
A local resident, Martha, expressed the calm brought about by the increased police presence. “I think so It’s a wonderful thingtaking that into consideration It gives the peace of mind they needwith Everything is happening now in the United States“, Detained.
For their part, the officers asked the buyers to do so Remove all valuables such as wallets or purses from your cars. They also urged people to avoid leaving mobile phones unattended and ensure that they do so Lock your vehicles.