Alicante's mayor wants to establish a police unit against squatters (Photo: Private)

Legal advice and police intervention within 48 hours. In addition, a special plan to solve the housing problem among young people. Luis Barcala, mayor of Alicante, wants to solve the growing problem of squatters illegally taking over other people's property.

A specific group within the local police is tasked with getting people who have occupied homes out within 48 hours. A telephone line open 24 hours a day should be for residents who are affected.