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Controversy in Arona Over Potential Police Station Purchase

The Arona City Council is considering acquiring a property for 2.1 million euros that was sold to a private individual for 1.4 million just five months prior, raising concerns from the opposition.

Facade of a Canarian town hall with a balcony and iron railings, under sunlight.
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Facade of a Canarian town hall with a balcony and iron railings, under sunlight.

The Government of Arona is considering the acquisition of a property in Valle de San Lorenzo to establish a new police station, an operation that has generated controversy due to its cost and the purchasing process, which has been questioned by the opposition.

The local administration of Arona, in southern Tenerife, is evaluating the possibility of purchasing a property to convert it into the municipality's new police station. The proposal, presented as the only option without a public tender, has raised concerns among opposition groups, who point out that the premises were acquired by a private individual for 1.4 million euros on November 14, and now the city council plans to buy it for 2.1 million, which would imply a profit of 700,000 euros for the seller in just five months.
One aspect that has drawn attention is that the file for the acquisition of the property dates back to October 8, 2025, a date on which the premises still belonged to a banking entity. The opposition has also expressed concern about the lack of a suitability report for the location, highlighting that it is a space with residences above, which could create coexistence problems between residents and police personnel, especially regarding garage use.
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"What is currently being analyzed is the possibility of enabling credit should a purchase operation be considered, as well as the suitability of potential uses that could be given to certain properties or spaces. In any case, any action will always be carried out in compliance with current legality, corresponding administrative procedures, and all necessary technical and legal requirements."

a local government spokesperson
The opposition has described the file as “lacking transparency” and has questioned the speed of the operation, as well as the choice of this particular location without a prior appraisal by municipal technicians. They have also pointed out potential drawbacks of the site, such as the narrow access road for police vehicles and the disturbances that could be caused to residents by siren noise.
The opposition has expressed its support for property purchases as long as they are carried out transparently and in compliance with the law, but has criticized that this proposal involves relocating the police from the center of Arona to premises that require conditioning, in an area with traffic problems. They recalled a previous project for a larger police station, costing 3.7 million, which was discarded in favor of this new 2.1 million unrenovated option.

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