The Ertzaintza has increased surveillance in the face of bell robberies at the Bizkaia hermitage

The Ertzaintza, in collaboration with the Diocese of Bilbao, has launched a plan to control the theft of bells in connection with the theft of the hermitage of Bizkaia.

In a statement, the Department of Safety and Security has recalled that several robberies have been committed at the BizkaiaHermitage , mainly in Duranguesado and Lea-Artibai.

These robberies have taken placein buildings without surveillance  , in rural areas of great heritage and cultural value.

Since the plan was launched, no more bells have been stolen, according to the Department of Safety and Security.