Tag Archives: Alicante-Elche airport

The thieves buy cheap tickets to steal tobacco and fragrances from duty free shops in Costa Blanca airport.

Thieves buy cheap plane tickets just to steal tobacco and perfumes from duty free shops at Costa Blanca airport

A GANG that specialised in stealing duty-free goods from the Alicante Elche airport was convicted of theft. Three men, two women and all of Romanian origin purchased cheap tickets for the airside of the facility. The Elche court sentenced each of them to a year in prison and for 40-months, they were prohibited from going within 500 metres or the …

Read More »

CSN News reports that an Irish passenger who was flying from Spain into Liverpool with 18kg of drug in his luggage has been caught.

Irish passenger flying from Spain to Liverpool is caught with 18kg of drugs in his suitcase

A passenger who planned to fly from Alicante Elche to Liverpool was caught with over 18 kilos in his suitcase. The 36 year old man was charged for drug trafficking and smuggling. He was bailed out after appearing in front of an Elche judge, and claiming his right to be silent. READ MORE SUITCASE HASH STASH(Guardia Civil image) The man …

Read More »

British drug trafficker, on the lam since 2007, faces 30 years behind bars after being arrested at Costa Blanca airport.

British drug trafficker on the run since 2007 faces 30 years in prison after arrest at Costa Blanca airport

A BRITISH national wanted by Turkey in connection with drug trafficking was arrested at Alicante Elche Airport after flying from London Stansted. The 44-years-old man faces a 30-year prison sentence for offenses dating back to 2007 and an International Arrest Warrant was issued against him. The British passport was flagged by the officers of the Policia Nacional at the passport …

Read More »

CSN News reports that a passenger was caught at the Costa Blanca Airport smuggling 20 000 Viagra pills in his suitcase.

Passenger caught smuggling 20,000 Viagra pills in a suitcase at Costa Blanca airport

ALICANTE ELCHE’s airport security team discovered a strange smuggling episode when 20,000 Viagra capsules were found crammed inside a suitcase. Guardia Civil has arrested a woman aged 63. The Guardia, the Tax Agency and her were charged with smuggling offences and violations of public health. READ MORE VIAGRA PILLS STUFFED in SUITCASE The smuggler arrived in Spain via Madrid. The …

Read More »

Alicante airport smashes all-time passenger record for September – CSN News

Alicante airport smashes all-time passenger record for September - CSN News

guest numbers established one more brand-new regular monthly document at Alicante-Elche airport terminal in September with over 1.8 million visitors- increased by UK arrivals. The Costa Blanca’s air entrance will certainly establish a brand-new yearly document to go beyond in 2015’s overall of 15.7 million. Simply over 14 million travelers utilized the center throughout the very first 9 months of …

Read More »
Powered by GetYourGuide

Free Subscribe

Sign up to stay ahead with the latest news straight to your email.

We respect your privacy and will never spam you!