The government's sub-delegate for the province, Fernández, described the episode in Huelma as "a specific and isolated incident," asserting that the town "presents data that define it as a calm and safe municipality." He noted that its crime rate is below the provincial average and its crime-solving rates are "very satisfactory."
Fernández thanked "the responsibility and calm shown by the citizens" and praised the "rapid, effective, and rigorous" work of the Guardia Civil, also highlighting the "excellent" collaboration with the Local Police.
“"We will maintain the security deployment in Huelma for as long as necessary as a preventive measure to avoid further disturbances."
The central government official for the province announced that the Guardia Civil will maintain its security deployment in Huelma for as long as necessary as a preventive measure to avoid further disturbances, while the ongoing investigation continues. Fernández called for "responsibility, prudence, and calm" to avoid hindering inquiries that, he stressed, "have incidentally focused one of their points of attention on this quiet town in Sierra Mágina."
The sub-delegate also highlighted the smooth institutional coordination, noting "permanent contact, from the very first moment, with the heads of the Command and with the mayoress of the municipality."
