Wanted man arrested during routine police check

A routine overnight police check in Los Barrios led to the arrest of a man who was wanted under a court order requiring him to be taken to prison.

The detention took place in Calle Padre Dámaso during one of the local force’s preventive operations, when officers stopped and identified a man as part of a standard check on people and vehicles.

According to the information released by the town hall, police later confirmed with the Guardia Civil that the man was subject to an active judicial warrant issued by the criminal division of the Algeciras court.

Officers then arrested him at the scene to comply with the order. No identity, age or further background on the man has been made public.

Routine check uncovered the warrant

The arrest was not the result of a targeted search. Police were carrying out a general safety operation in an area where residents had complained about nuisance, public disorder and illegal parking.

During the check, officers found that the man was wanted on a warrant that specifically required his detention and prison admission. The authorities have not disclosed the offence behind the order or how long he had been sought.

The local police said the operation forms part of its broader preventive work in different parts of the municipality and that it will continue similar checks where there is a higher demand for police presence.

The force also said the Guardia Civil’s confirmation of the warrant was key to executing the arrest.