Overview
- The Guardia Civil reports 63 arrests tied to the Big Fucking Party near the Cenajo reservoir, including 20 for the New Year’s Eve disturbances, 38 linked to organization, and 5 for drug offenses or active warrants, with all cases sent to the Hellín court.
- Officers seized 16 heavy vehicles used for infrastructure, issued 731 administrative citations, and prevented 287 impaired drivers from taking the road through alcohol and drug controls.
- Roughly 300 agents from specialized units maintained a perimeter, controlled access routes, and completed the evacuation of remaining attendees by January 8–9.
- Férez’s mayor is seeking institutional support to remove tons of bagged refuse left at a site bordering a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA).
- The Unified Association of Civil Guards estimates the deployment cost exceeded €400,000 and argues the operation strained personnel, urging stronger preventive planning for future events.