Unanimously, for its “exceptional work” and for its “Sacrifice in the exercise of their functions”the City of Malaga has given the green light to the concession of the Gold medal to police merit, by posthumousto the sub -inspector of National Police Antonio Ramos, “killed” by some robbers. A decoration that the Ministry of Interior, directed by Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has refused to grant him. Of course, in his discharge, he granted the cross to police merit with red badge (of lower category).
Defined by his companions as a “committed professionalwith great knowledge of the street and a Great police smell“, The Malaga town hall emphasizes that the deceased agent already had two police crosses and a third granted by the Civil Guard. In addition, he points out that in his last destination he was in charge of The “Gotham” unita group that operates exclusively at night and specializes in the prevention of patrimonial crimes and robberies with violence.
“Unfortunately, in the early hours They fled at high speed in the opposite direction by the A-7, causing his tragic death, “they report from the City Council, with the aim of amending the flat to the head of Interior for its refusal to recognize the work of the sub -inspector: “It can be affirmed without a margin of doubt or error” that agent Antonio Ramos “He fulfilled his duty And his commitment in favor of the security of the city of Malaga Until the last minute of life“
Malaga’s PSOE also votes in favor
All the political parties of the Consistory, including the PSOE, signed a letter in which they show not only His regret for the death of the agent at the hands of some criminals but the recognition and Thanks for its “commendable function and contribution to the safety of the Malaga. “A recognition that they extend to their family, their wife and two children of 14 and 17 years. Thus, they are made that” Málaga not only pays tribute to the work of such an extraordinary professional, but also recognizes the immense commitment demonstrated with the maximum possible sacrifice: give life for your family and for everyone’s welfare. “A declaration of intentions aimed at anyone who is willing to listen.
The Consistory approves raise your writing to Grande-Marlaska so that, in view of all the above, Grant the gold medal to police merit, posthumously, To Antonio Ramos. It also asks the head of Interior to be given to his wife and children and grant their own rights, such as direct beneficiaries that arewhen granted posthumously.
“The agents of the various groups belonging to the security forces provide one of the highest services to society that any citizen can aspire. Their commitment, their work and their sacrifice, which even leads them to expose your own well -being and physical integrityThey are the essential basis that ensures the freedoms and security of the rest of the Spaniards, “they say from the City Council.
Marlaska’s “by finger” medals
Not surprisingly, provided that there is talk of police and large-marlaska medals, the controversy arises. In February of this year, the head of the Interior received from the Council of Ministers the approval of his new award: the order of merit to security, whose objective was none other than “rewarding the activities or actions carried out for the sake of public security and citizen security.” In this way, the minister can, For four months, choose “by finger” to their decorations.
And it passed, the first medals came “in the worst way” and with controversy. Marlaska Ningunea police officers killed in terrorist attacks To decorate retired politicians. A former Minister of the deceased interior (Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba) and four former secretaries of security status were the “chosen” by Grande-Marlaska to receive the Great Cross and the Golden Cross of that order from merit to security, while half a dozen members of the State’s Security Forces and Bodies have been recognized, posthumous and for losing life As a consequence of terrorist attacks, the silver cross.
A designation that caused the indignation of the agents, Since he had no qualms about equating those who have lost their lives in a terrorist attack with other winners such as the current general director of Traffic, an former head of penitentiary institutions with the PSOE, a former counselor of the Socialist Government of the Generalitat Valenciana and a journalist. All of them are in the same category of winners by Grande-Marlaska.
A Eastern European Band
It must be remembered that the robbers who ended with the life of Antonio Ramos, were part of An organized band from Eastern Europeto which at least ten robberies are attributed in pharmacies of Malaga. In fact, the eleventh robbery in the Puerto de la Torre neighborhood was going to produce that morning. The alarms jumped earlier than expected and the three criminals were forced to flee. It was then, during the police persecution, when they accessed the A-7 in the opposite direction and collided against the police of the police sub-inspector, causing the death of the four.
A tragic event that puts the deficit of police officers in Andalusia again and the inaction of the Pedro Sánchez executive before the increase in crime. And for sample, good are the data. In full Organized crime offensive on the Costa del Sol And with the death of a fellow still recent, the ministry that directs Grande-Marlaska has decided to allocate only 13 agents to the brigades of the provincial police station compared to 102 that will go to the Malaga-Costa del Sol airport.