Local knowledge is the force’s greatest asset when it comes to identifying, at an early stage, drug-use hotspots, dealing locations, affected properties and risky behaviour. Drawing on this information, the Guàrdia Urbana is introducing a system of permanent mapping and territorial risk classification designed to align policing resources with how the phenomenon actually evolves on the ground.

The Guàrdia Urbana will deploy permanent units at street-dealing hotspots and problem properties to cut down on repeat incidents and stop these activities simply shifting to other parts of the city. In the case of so-called narco-flats, action will focus on detection, investigation and judicial intervention to shut them down, working alongside the Mossos d’Esquadra and the judicial authorities. In areas where action has been taken, efforts are also under way to reclaim public space, involving the city districts, cleaning and maintenance services, municipal inspectors, public health teams and social services.

One of the key innovations of Plan Druida is the introduction of an operational intelligence model that will turn the information gathered daily by officers into tools for analysis and early warning. By cross-referencing police data, reported incidents, resident complaints and territorial information, the Guàrdia Urbana will be able to spot new dealing points sooner, identify patterns of drug use and target police deployments more precisely.

A permanent programme of drug and alcohol checks will be rolled out in nightlife areas, at festivals and major events, and on the main roads into and out of the city. Current figures show a 28% drop in incidents linked to drug-driving and a 24% fall in related offences.

The plan also strengthens prevention efforts aimed at young people and educational settings, with awareness initiatives adapted to emerging risks and new substances, and improves the detection of vulnerable situations linked to problematic drug use, such as the presence of minors or homeless people.

Results of joint action with the Mossos d’Esquadra

Over the course of 2025, joint efforts by the two forces against drug trafficking and dealing in the city achieved the following results:

• 110 investigations concluded with judicial raids and searches
• 165 dealing points shut down
• 210 people arrested
• 57 properties recovered from use as narco-flats

In the first half of 2026, 90 arrests have been made, 74 dealing points shut down, and 22 properties recovered.

The two forces work in a complementary way: the Mossos d’Esquadra lead structural investigations linked to organised crime, while the Guàrdia Urbana contribute local knowledge, early detection of emerging trends and operational intelligence gathered on the ground.