The delegate of the Government in the Valencian Community, Pilar Bernabé, who attended the Romería de la Santa Faz this morning, stressed that this act has ended “without incident”. Bernabé indicated that “today has been a great day for all the people of Alicante and Alicante, a holiday for the more than 330,000 people who have participated in the Romería”
The delegate thanked the State Security Forces and Corps for their work “in coordination” with the Local Police to ensure the safety of this event. Bernabé has pointed out that the more than 500 National Police and Civil Guard agents who are part of the security device will continue to work throughout the weekend. Among the objectives of this device, the delegate has highlighted, “zero tolerance with alcohol consumption at the wheel”. In this regard, he has pointed out that the Civil Guard will carry out blood alcohol controls on interurban roads.