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POLICE in Alicante have arrested a 58-year-old Nigerian man for trying to scam a victim out of €400,000 by claiming he had a ‘magic chemical’ that increased the value of banknotes. The con started when the detainee contacted the owner of some commercial buildings in Alicante- stating that he was interested in buying one of them for over €1 million. …

In the tourist district of the city, a BENIDORM bar and coffee shop were raided. Both are suspected to be selling drugs. Two separate police operations have resulted in the arrest of six people. It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. coffee shop advertised itself as one of the ‘best in Europe’ but the business was …

The family of a Welsh tourist who claims he was killed in Benidorm by foul play, has provided new evidence that supports their theory. Phone data suggests he may have been driven up to a steep cliff. They believe he then fell from it. Father-of-four Nathan Osman, 30, from Pontypridd became separated from his friends after going out on the …

AN Alicante street thief was caught after snatching a bag containing €5,800 in cash and leaving a trail of banknotes strewn over the pavement. In the early morning hours of Monday, the Policia Nacional pursued the 46-year old felon on foot. The female victim has received all of her money and personal items back. READ MORE DUMPED LOT After hearing …

A man who threatened a Ryanair airport worker in Alicante over an oversized suitcase was sentenced to three months behind bars. The 40-year-old, who resides in Javea, was also fined €180 and ordered to pay €3,505 in compensation to the employee plus court costs. The prison sentence was suspended by two years. READ MORE RYANAIR PLANE AT ALICANTE ELCHE Elche’s …

A BRITISH fugitive who had skipped his sentencing was arrested in a Benidorm Hotel. The fugitive had been convicted of sexual assaults on two occasions and he did not attend the hearing. On November 12, UK authorities issued an international arrest warrant against the 44-year old man. His first attack was in London in the year 2020, and his second …

A 16 year old boy required emergency surgery after he had been stabbed in the street by a fellow student. On Wednesday, around 2pm the attack took place on Avenida de las Valencianas in the city. It was close to KFC. The Torrevieja Police Local arrested the attacker and turned him over to Guardia Civil custody. READ MORE IES LAS …

THREE men were arrested by Alicante City following the death of an Alicante City restaurant owner who was killed after his iPhone was stolen. The Guardia Civil, the Police National and the Guardia Civil conducted investigations in Alicante City and found the three suspects – aged 21, 22 and 23 – who belonged to a criminal group. Christian Pikulak (30), …

OVER 30,000 people- mainly British expats and tourists- lined Benidorm’s streets on Thursday for the annual ‘Fancy Dress Party’. The event organised by hospitality associations in the Rincon de Loix ‘English Zone’ of the city and backed by the local council, has been going strong for over 30 years. Toni Perez attended the celebrations with other city officials and Benidorm …

In the period July to September, foreign buyers made up 43.29% in Alicante’s province. Spain’s Association of Registrars reported that the percentage of non Spanish buyers who reached the average national of 13.6% was the highest in the nation. Malaga’s province has a percentage of 31.8%. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is next (29.6%), followed by the Balearic Islands at 29.4%. …