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A Sacked sheep-herder in Extremadura took revenge on his former employer by stealing his 264 sheep. Guardia Civil has arrested the former worker, aged 41. 30 animals have been recovered so far. He’s also accused of stealing items worth over €31,700 from the Caceres area business. READ MORE: GUARDIA ON CACERES FARM The farm manager called the Guardia last month …

A British insurer warned tourists in Spain to be vigilant of pickpockets – particularly when they are in busy places. With Italy and France as well, this is one the most popular European holiday destinations for UK visitors. This makes it a prime target for thieves. Travel Insurance Company QuoteZone Barcelona is listed as one of Spain’s most dangerous blackspots. …

A 304-kilo shipment of cocaine was hidden inside a shipment of pineapples that had been sent from Panama to Valencia. Two people were arrested in Barcelona when they unloaded the drugs. A suspicious container was spotted at a port terminal by the Guardia Civil and Tax Agency. READ MORE CONTENERS AT THE PORT OF VALENCIA A preliminary inspection revealed that …

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 …

THE Policia Nacional have arrested a ‘very dangerous’ British prisoner who escaped in a mass jailbreak in Portugal last September. Mark Cameron Roscaleer (35), along with Rodolfo Lohrmann, a fellow escapee from Alicante, were captured. Interpol’s Red Notice included both of the fugitives on its list, and they were also listed as international arrest warrants. They were therefore high priority …