Tag Archives: Balearic Islands

A FORMER head of the Policia Nacional’s narcotics unit in Mallorca has been arrested as part of a probe into money laundering of drug trafficking cash earned via the so-called Ibiza-Valencia cocaine ‘pipeline’. Inspector Faustino Ngales has been arrested by Guardia Civil in Palma, as part of an operation conducted jointly by the Guardia Civil & Policia Nacional. Nogales shifted …

A BRITISH visitor had his Rolex Watch yanked off his wrist as he walked down a Mallorca Street with his wife, and daughter. The violent robbery took place on Friday night at 11pm, in Port d’Andratx. You can also find out more about the following: Ultima Hora Newspaper reported that three men stepped out of their car near a prominent …

Two teenage Irish tourists were arrested and released after a vicious attack on a man aged 71 and his 20-year-old grandson in Santa Ponsa. After an incident at a tattoo parlour in Calle Ramon de Montcada, the victims- both Irish- were assaulted early on Thursday morning. It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Diario de Mallorca …

A 38-YEAR OLD tourist was arrested in Mallorca for attacking a hotel staff member in a dispute over whether the stuffed animal toy of his son had been stolen. Guardia Civil arrested the aggressor, of unknown nationality, following an incident that occurred at a Son Servera Hotel on Thursday. After being treated in a health center, the victim was transferred …

A man has been arrested in Mallorca’s Palma Airport after he bit a Guardia Civil official during a fight over lost luggage. After being charged with assaulting an officer of law enforcement, the 32-year-old attacker was released by a court. Authorities have not revealed his nationality or whether he was a tourist with his family. MORE MALLORCA NEWS: GUARDIA OFFICER …

The Balearic Islands Parliament has approved a controversial law that allows rural land to be converted into new homes. The Law of Natural Spaces was passed in 1991, and it has pardoned illegal constructions that were made on land protected by the Serra de Tramuntana. At a Monday plenary meeting in Palma, the Partido Popular and Vox Parties backed this …

According to an annual report, the Balearics Islands and the Valencian Community have the poorest public health services. The Federation of Associations for the Defence of Public Health, FADSP, has come to some conclusions. Based on the most recent available data, they have graded the public health services in Spain’s regional areas. MORE HEALTH NEWS: The FADSP admits there are …

Guardia Civil arrested two British men for attempted murder after a large brawl in Palmanova on Sunday morning. The Brits (aged 24 and 33) have also been accused of causing injuries and disturbing public order. A broken glass bottle caused non-life-threatening injuries to three victims. MORE MALLORCA NEWS GUARDIA PATROL, PALMANOVA(Guardia Civil image) Around 1.30am, passersby alerted the Guardia Civil …

THE Guardia Civil investigates the appearance in Balearic Island waters of bodies with bound hands and toes. Guardia patrol vessels have found six bodies so far since the probe began in mid May. The victims were almost certainly were migrants making perilous sea journeys from North Africa countries, who were charged up €10,000 each for the trip. READ MORE Migrant …

A MAGALUF hotel worker who had his jaw broken by a British tourist says his life ‘has been ruined’. Mallorca’s Speakers Ultima Hora newspaper, he expressed his disgust that the offender is back in the UK after paying bail of just €1,000. The married father of three is forced to take sleeping tablets and is fed through a straw. READ …