Tag Archives: Alicante Province

A MOLDOVAN citizen has been charged for robbing fifteen homes and breaking into 2 cars in Benissa and Teulada in the north of Alicante Province. A wave of one-man crimes began in Moraira around the end last year, when the Guardia Civil became aware of several break-ins. The 35 year old man acted after dark, having ensured properties – mostly …

A CONMAN who pocketed €1.2 million and made it onto Europol’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, has been arrested on the Costa Blanca. Europol published details of the 52-year old fugitive’s activities on May 30, and Hungarian authorities issued an European Arrest Warrant. Roland Sandor Porkolab faces a 22-year prison sentence for 15 counts involving fraud and falsifying documents. READ MORE EUROPOL …

A 58 YEAR OLD Irish National has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for slashing another Irish man’s neck in La Zenia, Orihuela Coast. The assault took place in a culde-sac on June 15, at about 1.30am. The victim, 29 years old, was approached behind as she urinated next to a transformer. READ MORE DETAINEE: GUARDIA BARRASS, PILAR DE …

The son of an owner of a Guardamar del Segura Hotel who died in her home on December 20, 2022 has been arrested. Rita Ortiz, 77 years old, was well-known in the city for being the owner of the Hotel Guardamar run by her family. The hotel is located 50 metres away from the main beach. Her son of 54 …

A BANK robbery gang responsible for at minimum 13 heists was brought to justice in a joint police and guardia civil operation. Searches were conducted at 11 homes, seven garages, and locations in Torrevieja and Benejuzar. Over €100,000 in cash was seized along with guns, frequency jammers, tools, and five high-end cars. READ MORE URB. LA HERRADA RAID, LOS MONTESINOS …

AUSTHORITIES have arrested a criminal gang that is linked to Europe’s largest cocaine shipment – 16 tons – seized by the Port of Hamburg 2021. In collaboration with Lithuanian and Irish Police, the Policia Nacional seized narcotics imported from South America and Morocco to be distributed across Europe. Alicante has arrested the key person in the Lithuanian run crew in …

17 TRADERS at a Denia street market have been arrested for selling 1,344 fake items with a retail value of over €346,000. All male detainees aged 22-63 are charged with crimes against intellectual and industrial property. Police conducted inspections of stalls following complaints by representatives of major brands about counterfeit goods being sold. READ MORE The officers were accompanied by …

In Elche, a man who worked for a woman aged over 60 was arrested for removing money from her account. The non-Spanish woman was duped while recovering from an operation in her home. The 58-year old man – of an unspecified nationality – took care of her house and gardens. READ MORE VICTIM IN POLICIA NACIONAL STATION ELCHE Policia Nacional …

The Policia Nacional has arrested a man who sent marijuana in parcels to Europe from Alicante. The 42-years-old man was detained as he was leaving Zenia Boulevard on Orihuela. He was a part of an East European group that organized large quantities of marijuana shipment via parcel couriers in the region. READ MORE MARIJUANA PACKAGES The Policia Nacional intercepted, in …

The Health Ministry has issued an orange heat warning for Tuesday afternoon, in the Vega Baja area of southern Alicante Province. The alert comes as the State Meteorological Agency Aemet predicted high temperatures for Bigastro, Redovan, Callosa, Segura, Rafal, Catral, Albatera, and San Isidro. In the inland, temperatures are expected to be at least 36C. READ MORE HEATWAVE CONTINUES A …