The events occurred in the early morning when a patrol detected a vehicle with an export license plate from the Netherlands whose format did not match the legal standards established by the country of origin. This circumstance raised the agents' suspicions and prompted further checks.
Given the detected indications, the case was transferred to the Local Police Document Management Unit. After an investigation and cross-referencing data with various European and international organizations, agents concluded that the displayed numbering actually corresponded to another vehicle.
“"This action is an example of the work of the Burriana Local Police in ensuring legal security and constant vigilance in our streets, collaborating closely with other Security Forces and Bodies to combat any criminal activity in our municipality."
This situation could constitute a crime of public document forgery, an offense punishable by imprisonment of between six months and three years. The vehicle has been preventively immobilized and transferred to the municipal depot for judicial disposal.
Local authorities do not rule out that the license plate forgery aimed to conceal a possible illicit origin of the automobile, which could lead to further legal actions for theft or misappropriation. The report and the proceedings carried out have been sent to the Burriana Civil Guard Main Post and subsequently to the Duty Court.
The Burriana City Council has highlighted the creation of the Document Management Group within the Local Police. This unit is composed of experts in document appraisal and its main function is to provide technical support to other units of the force in verifying official and traffic-related documents.
