The local police of the Satauteño municipality have denied on networks the content of two WhatsApp audios in which they warned about kidnapping attempts in both Santa Lucía and Gáldar
On Tuesday afternoon, two audio recordings were circulated detailing attempted kidnappings in Santa Lucía de Tirajana and Gáldar, with both recordings emphasizing the importance of spreading this information. The narrator described the incident in great detail, explaining that it occurred in Vecindario, at the small roundabout leading to the La Madera football field . He stated that the alleged kidnappers were in a short, round, five-door black car and that, after the attempted kidnapping was reported, the Civil Guard was immediately deployed to the scene. He further stressed that the content of the audio was "no joke" and warned parents in the municipality to be vigilant and watch out for any suspicious vehicles.
This recording was responded to by another audio in which said statements about the kidnapping attempt were affirmed and also put on alert for another similar event in Gáldar, carried out this time by three people, two men and a woman who were in a patched dark blue van.
After this, both recordings spread like wildfire through all the WhatsApp and Telegram chats on the island, and were also disseminated through social networks, where the photo of two men that many users claimed to be the authors of the events reported was added to this information. in the audios.
Following the public outcry, the Santa Lucía Local Police shared a post on their social media accounts refuting the information and stating that these events were intended to manipulate public opinion. The police force also recommended that anyone receiving this type of information verify the facts with official sources, noting that while such information generates significant concern and public alarm, as in this case, it should be treated with extreme caution before being shared. The Santa Lucía City Council shared this post from the local police on its social media accounts.
At Maspalomas24h we join the recommendations of the Santa Lucía de Tirajana Local Police to verify all information received from suspicious or unknown sources through official channels.
