A RETIRED Guardia Civil Officer has been accused of killing his wife, and then dumping her parts all over Gran Canaria. A court in San Bartolome de Tirajana remanded 70-year-old Miguel Gallego into custody. Maria Dolores Ilan Mendez (59) died in March 2020 on the couple’s San Bartolome estate in the southern part of the island. READ MORE SOS APPEAL …
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A DRUG ‘mummy’ with 2.3 kilos of cocaine bandaged round his legs has been arrested at Barcelona Airport. The man had arrived from South America on what authorities designated as a ‘hot flight’. The flights that are frequently used to transport drugs to Spain and other European nations are under special surveillance. READ MORE BARCELONA (Cordon Press Image) The Policia …
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The use of children to smuggle illegal drugs into Spain’s mainland has been exposed. Policia Nacional detained today two minors and one adult in Algeciras on suspicion of drug trafficking. The three men, who were on a boat leaving the Spanish enclave in North Africa, Ceuta had bricks of hashish strapped to their bodies. ? Tres #detenidos en el Puerto …
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POLICE in Valencia say that the fact that a fatal accident did not occur is a miracle. A drunk lorry driver had frightened motorists on the AP-7 for more than 20 kilometres. The 44-year old driver from Murcia, Spain, was eight times above the alcohol limit when he got behind the wheel of a 40-tonne vehicle. He was so drunk, …
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The former president of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, has told a court that Jenni hermoso consented to a kiss during the presentation ceremony for 2023’s Women’s World Cup. Rubiales was accused of sexual abuse and coercion after allegedly trying get the player downplay the incident. Testifying in a Madrid court on Tuesday, Rubiales said: “I asked her if …
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A VENEZUELAN band wore suits and walked into upmarket Madrid restaurant to look for potential victims who were wearing expensive watches. The thieves then stole items from the victims on the street, before fleeing on motorbikes. The Policia Nacional has arrested five people between the ages of 20 and 30. READ MORE SPECIALIST POLICE ‘CRONO’ TEAM Two of them were …
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A Sacked sheep-herder in Extremadura took revenge on his former employer by stealing his 264 sheep. Guardia Civil has arrested the former worker, aged 41. 30 animals have been recovered so far. He’s also accused of stealing items worth over €31,700 from the Caceres area business. READ MORE: GUARDIA ON CACERES FARM The farm manager called the Guardia last month …
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Police raided a MARBELLA padel bar just weeks after a client was shot in the parking lot. Video footage shared on Instagram The photo shows five riot vans of the Policia Nacional outside the Real Club and Gym located behind the burned out Sisu Hotel near Puerto Banus. Officers wearing helmets can be seen entering the premises and talking to …
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SPAIN updated its most wanted criminals list in hopes that the public will spot them. Five of the nine men are still at large and wanted for crimes such as drug trafficking, murder, and sexual abuse. Here are the five most wanted criminals in the Policia Nacional database. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Policia Nacional, or …
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A British insurer warned tourists in Spain to be vigilant of pickpockets – particularly when they are in busy places. With Italy and France as well, this is one the most popular European holiday destinations for UK visitors. This makes it a prime target for thieves. Travel Insurance Company QuoteZone Barcelona is listed as one of Spain’s most dangerous blackspots. …
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