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The Guardia Civil warned tourists to the popular Costa Blanca beaches that valuables should be kept out of sight when parking their cars. Otherwise, they risk becoming a victim of robbery. This advice follows a series of burglaries by two dangerous fugitives who are evading French justice. European Arrest warrants have been issued for the Algerians aged between 31 and …

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 …

‘SMOKE-FREE’ flags were raised on Calpe’s main beaches on Tuesday to symbolise the start of a recently-introduced smoking ban. All beaches and coves within the Alicante Province municipality are covered by this rule, but there are two designated smoking areas for those visitors who crave a cigarette. By the end of this week, they will be on La Fossa Beach. …

A DRUGGED DRIVER has been arrested for plowing into a group cyclists in Calpe, killing one. A 20-year old Spaniard was charged with homicide and causing injury, as well as violating the road safety regulations. On Sunday, around 11.30am, a collision occurred between 20 people on the N-332 in Altea direction just outside of the Mascarart Tunnel. READ MORE EMERGENCY …

CALPE launched a major campaign against illegal sellers who sell mainly counterfeit goods to unwitting buyers on the beach promenades. To stop unlicensed hawkers, the Policia Local de la ciudad has pooled resources with Guardia Civil. This week, 25 officers were involved in a first sweep along the Levante beach and Poniente beach with the help of a drone. READ …