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13 PEOPLE have been arrested in Spain as part of a major international operation targeting Ireland’s ‘The Family’ drug gang. ‘The Family’ is regarded as Ireland’s largest organised criminal organisation with police acting in simultaneous raids coordinated by Europol. Five arrests were made by the Irish police on Monday. The leader of the gang, one of three brothers arrested, is …

An ALICANTE thief stole a bus in order to rob a Costa Blanca hotel, as well as other properties. A court sentenced the 50-year old Algerian man to prison after hearing that he was convicted of numerous similar crimes. He used public transportation to travel to and from El Campello, where he committed robberies. READ MORE THIEF APPREHENDED EL CAMPELLO …

A DUTCHMAN was jailed in Alicante after a police officer off duty spotted him loading cardboard cartons full of marijuana onto a rental vehicle. The 52-year-old man was arrested on drug charges and over 110 kilograms of marijuana were seized. The shipment was bound for northern Europe. MARIJUANA SUITCASES EL CAMPELLO VILLA The Guardia Civil officer in El Campello could …

Adrián Mazón / Alejandro Hernandez Alicante Friday, 7th March 2025 at 11:23 A pyrotechnics’ workshop explosion in Alicante on Thursday 6th March killed Pedro Luis Sirvent as well as four others. One of those injured suffered burns on 80% his body. Three others were treated for anxiety and minor injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of this explosion. …

Excrement was smeared on the City Hall and other buildings of Alicante City Council. The main entrance to the council headquarters was closed for 3 months because of debris that fell from the facade. On January 21, the stench was very strong. CITY HALL FRONT WALL ‘SMEARED‘ The smell of rotting excrement emanated from the doors, windows, and entrance. On …

SPANISH cops think they have actually located the body of missing out on father-of-two John George. Authorities in Alicante, on the Costa Blanca, are currently dealing with the instance as a murder examination. SPLITTING: John George suspect is jailed in Alicante after body is located John (visualized over), 37, was last spoken with on December 14, when he made a …

4 declared jihadist young adults have actually been detained on the Costa Blanca over anxieties they were intending to release an assault over Xmas. The 4 Moroccan minors, aged in between 14 and 17, were cuffed by the Policia Nacional in Elche on December 19. The community, in the district of Alicante, is widely preferred with British deportees and travelers. …

A YELLOW alert for hefty rainfall and winds in Alicante district on New Year’s Eve released by the State Meteorological Firm (Aemet) has actually triggered some parties to be put on hold or perhaps terminated. Alcoy has actually ditched its midday and evening occasions due to the climate caution. Electric devices that was mosting likely to be mounted on Monday …

THE moms and dads of a teen lady have actually been apprehended in Alicante after she declined to be component of a set up marital relationship. The 17-year-old was bought to wed a relative that was 8 years older than her to ensure that he can obtain Spanish residency. After persevering versus the strategy, she was literally struck and intimidated …

A ROMANIAN male, 52, has actually been jailed by the Policia Nacional in Alicante for ripping off 19 individuals out of EUR133,000 through a ‘phishing’ rip-off. He belonged to a Valencian based gang that ran in Spain and abroad which sent out fraudulent sms message to receivers that clicked web links and provided individual financial institution information. The examination was …