A man has been arrested in Orihuela for drug trafficking, and 400 grams cocaine. Orihuela Policia Local pulled over a car that had a UK plate to see if there was an illegal immigrant driving on a non Spanish registration. The motorist became worried and even performed a maneuver that made it appear as if he was about to speed …
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A woman was stabbed and killed during a mass street fight between Bulgarian rivals near Alicante
A violent mass brawl that broke out in a Villena road resulted in the fatal stabbing of a woman with a blade. Guardia Civil arrested three men aged between 23 and 40, and one woman age 18 in the last few days. On Wednesday, around 12.30 am, a melee between two groups of Bulgarians allegedly took place on Calle Lepanto. …
Read More »Mobile phone scam defrauded Spain’s Tax Agency out of €20m in VAT
A SCAM defrauded authorities out of €20 million in VAT on mobile phone sales across Spain. Laundering proceeds was mainly done through the purchase of real estate. Over 280 accounts that were used to launder unpaid taxes have been blocked. READ MORE The Guardia Civil, in conjunction with the Tax Agency, has arrested 15 people who have been involved in …
Read More »Brit, 25, arrested for ‘attacking girlfriend, 16, and a woman who tried to intervene’ in Mallorca
A BRITISH woman was arrested on Monday morning for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, a 16 year old boy in Magaluf. He is also accused of attacking a female ‘Good Samaritan’ who tried to stop him. You can also find out more about the following: Ultima Hora The newspaper reported the 25-year old Brit appeared before a Palma court on Monday …
Read More »Doctors found guilty in Spain of homicide by reckless negligence after a boy died after visiting five emergency rooms over four days.
Two doctors were found guilty of reckless homicide following the death of an eight-year old boy in Petrer province in Alicante in 2020. The boy died from peritonitis. Aitor, a young boy named, visited the emergency room at Petrer Health Centre five times in just four days. The Alicante Criminal Court ruled that the medics were grossly negligent, and guilty …
Read More »Police arrest two suspects in 35 robberies to provide relief for Costa Blanca homeowners
Alicante’s court has jailed two men who stole 35 homes from April to May. The burglars aged 36 and 37 plundered items worth around €200,000 including jewellery, watches, perfumes, electronic devices and cash during their crime spree. Two times they fled from police checkpoints, putting the lives of other motorists in danger. READ MORE The Court is OFF! Guardia Civil …
Read More »Two Brits behind botched ‘prison-break’ lose appeals against eight-year jail terms for drug trafficking in Ibiza
TWO British men behind a botched ‘prison-break’ to rescue a drug trafficker, have lost their Suprme Court appeal against drug convictions in Ibiza. The unnamed pair, aged 30 and 24, were arrested in 2023. They were convicted last fall. They were each given eight years in prison along with fines of €945,000. The men attempted to release an arrested associate …
Read More »In a brutal attack on a Spanish boy, a gang of teenage boys in hoods beat him to death outside his school
The Policia Nacional arrested a gang of teenagers for severely injuring an 11-year-old boy outside a Valencia School. Last Thursday, six juveniles aged 14-17 were arrested. The same group was investigated in February for a similar event involving a child outside another school. READ MORE The latest assault took place in Valencia’s Maritim district on April 14. About 10 teenagers …
Read More »In Spain, a mother who is angry slaps her daughter’s teacher on the face in a school lesson
A MOTHER arrested for slapping her daughter’s instructor in the face during a class in front of many children has been caught in Torrent. The 26-year old, who had a criminal history, was released from custody by the Policia Nacional, with a court date pending. The incident took place on 26 May at a Torrent school that is not disclosed. …
Read More »Benidorm Police seizes knives to stop gang violence on city streets
BENIDORM Police prevented a clash on the street between two Latino groups, by seizing knives from both sides including a large Machete. Benidorm Policia Local Officers spotted about 20 youths – mostly Columbians – gathered in the Calle Murcia region of the town for a violent clash. You can also find out more about the following: Todo Alicante News portal …
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