Date: From 0700hrs the 16/08/2013 to 0700hrs the 19/08/2013
1 Report of Sexual Assault.
5 Reports of Harrassment, Alarm or Distress
4 Reports of Theft
4 Reports of Criminal Damage
Her Majesty's Government of Gibraltar wishes to acknowledge the excellent work of the Royal Gibraltar Police in dealing professionally and calmly with the demonstration held by Spanish fishermen from the Cofradias in La Linea and Algeciras.
HMGoG is also grateful for the work done in support of the RGP by HM Customs, officers of the Gibraltar Defence Police and the Port Authority, as well as that done by members of the Royal Navy.
The RGP has communicated to HMGoG that the Guardia Civil presence was, throughout the event, very much in co-ordination with them in order to ensure that the protest passed without incident.
This morning, Spanish fishermen from La Linea and Algeciras met by the west side of the Runway for a peaceful protest against the artificial reefs that have impeded them from fishing.
The RGP appeared to be working well with the Guardia Civil, Royal Navy and even the Defence Police. The event finished with no issues.
Here are some pictures of the fishing boats on route to the area of the artificial reef.
