THE Guardia Civil started a seven-day campaign to catch drink drivers on Valencian Community highways. The campaign, which focuses on Alicante Province, will also target drugged up motorists. It runs until Sunday. Officers will stop traffic on the road during daylight and nighttime hours, with a focus on high-accident areas and highways. READ MORE Checkpoint Alcohol consumption can increase the …
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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 …
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SPANISH tax authorities were defrauded of almost €69 million in IVA which was not paid on alcoholic drinks purchased by a network of firms and front men. Eight people arrested by the Guardia Civil and Tax Agency for buying 8.2 million litres spirits between 2018 and 2020 and avoiding tax payments. The organisation that was dismantled had 93 low-tax companies …
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A 58 YEAR OLD Irish National has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for slashing another Irish man’s neck in La Zenia, Orihuela Coast. The assault took place in a culde-sac on June 15, at about 1.30am. The victim, 29 years old, was approached behind as she urinated next to a transformer. READ MORE DETAINEE: GUARDIA BARRASS, PILAR DE …
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The son of an owner of a Guardamar del Segura Hotel who died in her home on December 20, 2022 has been arrested. Rita Ortiz, 77 years old, was well-known in the city for being the owner of the Hotel Guardamar run by her family. The hotel is located 50 metres away from the main beach. Her son of 54 …
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A BANK robbery gang responsible for at minimum 13 heists was brought to justice in a joint police and guardia civil operation. Searches were conducted at 11 homes, seven garages, and locations in Torrevieja and Benejuzar. Over €100,000 in cash was seized along with guns, frequency jammers, tools, and five high-end cars. READ MORE URB. LA HERRADA RAID, LOS MONTESINOS …
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A THIEF pretended as a lost tourist in order to rob tourists at motorway services areas in Valencian Community and Murcia. The 52-year-old Romanian has been accused of at least 37 crimes. A court in Villena (province of Alicante) sentenced him to prison after discovering that he had been on the run for authorities throughout Spain. READ MORE THIEF COLARED …
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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 …
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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 …
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An investigation into animal abuse was opened after seven horses near death were found at a stud-farm in Oliva, Valencia. After members of the public saw the animals suffering severe malnutrition, the local police in Oliva visited the site. The Guardia Civil, who were alerted to the situation by the police, found the Spaniard farm owner after several failed attempts. …
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